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Add 2/25 and 70/21

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 3 7/21

2/25 + 70/21 is 256/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   2/25 = 2 × 21/25 × 21 = 42/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   70/21 = 70 × 25/21 × 25 = 1750/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/525 + 1750/525 = 42 + 1750/525 = 1792/525
5. 1792/525 simplified gives 256/75
6. So, 2/25 + 70/21 = 256/75
   In mixed form: 331/75

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