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Add 70/56 and 3/20

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 3/20

70/56 + 3/20 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 20 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 20 × 14 = 280,
    3/20 = 3 × 14/20 × 14 = 42/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/280 + 42/280 = 350 + 42/280 = 392/280
  5. 392/280 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 70/56 + 3/20 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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