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Add 28/70 and 42/25

1^st number: 28/70, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

28/70 + 42/25 is 52/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   28/70 = 28 × 5/70 × 5 = 140/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/350 + 588/350 = 140 + 588/350 = 728/350
5. 728/350 simplified gives 52/25
6. So, 28/70 + 42/25 = 52/25
   In mixed form: 22/25

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