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Add 70/25 and 75/42

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

70/25 + 75/42 is 321/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   70/25 = 70 × 42/25 × 42 = 2940/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   75/42 = 75 × 25/42 × 25 = 1875/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/1050 + 1875/1050 = 2940 + 1875/1050 = 4815/1050
5. 4815/1050 simplified gives 321/70
6. So, 70/25 + 75/42 = 321/70
   In mixed form: 441/70

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