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Add 40/25 and 70/84

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 70/84

40/25 + 70/84 is 73/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   40/25 = 40 × 84/25 × 84 = 3360/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/2100 + 1750/2100 = 3360 + 1750/2100 = 5110/2100
5. 5110/2100 simplified gives 73/30
6. So, 40/25 + 70/84 = 73/30
   In mixed form: 213/30

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