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Add 35/40 and 70/25

1^st number: 35/40, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

35/40 + 70/25 is 147/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   70/25 = 70 × 8/25 × 8 = 560/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/200 + 560/200 = 175 + 560/200 = 735/200
5. 735/200 simplified gives 147/40
6. So, 35/40 + 70/25 = 147/40
   In mixed form: 327/40

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