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Add 70/28 and 54/80

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 54/80

70/28 + 54/80 is 127/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   70/28 = 70 × 20/28 × 20 = 1400/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/560 + 378/560 = 1400 + 378/560 = 1778/560
5. 1778/560 simplified gives 127/40
6. So, 70/28 + 54/80 = 127/40
   In mixed form: 37/40

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