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Add 70/25 and 75/49

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 1 26/49

70/25 + 75/49 is 1061/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   70/25 = 70 × 49/25 × 49 = 3430/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   75/49 = 75 × 25/49 × 25 = 1875/1225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/1225 + 1875/1225 = 3430 + 1875/1225 = 5305/1225
5. 5305/1225 simplified gives 1061/245
6. So, 70/25 + 75/49 = 1061/245
   In mixed form: 481/245

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