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Add 25/21 and 70/80

1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 70/80

25/21 + 70/80 is 347/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    25/21 = 25 × 80/21 × 80 = 2000/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    70/80 = 70 × 21/80 × 21 = 1470/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/1680 + 1470/1680 = 2000 + 1470/1680 = 3470/1680
  5. 3470/1680 simplified gives 347/168
  6. So, 25/21 + 70/80 = 347/168
    In mixed form: 211/168

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