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Add 42/70 and 28/25

1^st number: 42/70, 2^nd number: 1 3/25

42/70 + 28/25 is 43/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   28/25 = 28 × 14/25 × 14 = 392/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/350 + 392/350 = 210 + 392/350 = 602/350
5. 602/350 simplified gives 43/25
6. So, 42/70 + 28/25 = 43/25
   In mixed form: 118/25

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