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Add 32/25 and 70/42

1^st number: 1 7/25, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

32/25 + 70/42 is 221/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   32/25 = 32 × 42/25 × 42 = 1344/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   70/42 = 70 × 25/42 × 25 = 1750/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/1050 + 1750/1050 = 1344 + 1750/1050 = 3094/1050
5. 3094/1050 simplified gives 221/75
6. So, 32/25 + 70/42 = 221/75
   In mixed form: 271/75

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