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Add 70/56 and 2/5

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 2/5

70/56 + 2/5 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    2/5 = 2 × 56/5 × 56 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/280 + 112/280 = 350 + 112/280 = 462/280
  5. 462/280 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 70/56 + 2/5 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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