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Add 42/21 and 70/25

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

42/21 + 70/25 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   42/21 = 42 × 25/21 × 25 = 1050/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   70/25 = 70 × 21/25 × 21 = 1470/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/525 + 1470/525 = 1050 + 1470/525 = 2520/525
5. 2520/525 simplified gives 24/5
6. So, 42/21 + 70/25 = 24/5
   In mixed form: 44/5

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