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Add 70/28 and 35/20

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

70/28 + 35/20 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/140 + 245/140 = 350 + 245/140 = 595/140
5. 595/140 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 70/28 + 35/20 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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