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Add 40/25 and 35/70

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 35/70

40/25 + 35/70 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/350 + 175/350 = 560 + 175/350 = 735/350
5. 735/350 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 40/25 + 35/70 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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