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Add 25/28 and 70/49

1^st number: 25/28, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

25/28 + 70/49 is 65/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   25/28 = 25 × 7/28 × 7 = 175/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   70/49 = 70 × 4/49 × 4 = 280/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/196 + 280/196 = 175 + 280/196 = 455/196
5. 455/196 simplified gives 65/28
6. So, 25/28 + 70/49 = 65/28
   In mixed form: 29/28

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