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Add 42/25 and 56/70

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 56/70

42/25 + 56/70 is 62/25.

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,
   42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/350 + 280/350 = 588 + 280/350 = 868/350
5. 868/350 simplified gives 62/25
6. So, 42/25 + 56/70 = 62/25
   In mixed form: 212/25

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