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Add 70/25 and 24/21

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 1 3/21

70/25 + 24/21 is 138/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   70/25 = 70 × 21/25 × 21 = 1470/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   24/21 = 24 × 25/21 × 25 = 600/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/525 + 600/525 = 1470 + 600/525 = 2070/525
5. 2070/525 simplified gives 138/35
6. So, 70/25 + 24/21 = 138/35
   In mixed form: 333/35

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