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Add 2/25 and 42/70

2/25 + 42/70 is 17/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/350 + 210/350 = 28 + 210/350 = 238/350
  5. 238/350 simplified gives 17/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 42/70 = 17/25

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