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Add 70/42 and 25/10

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

70/42 + 25/10 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   70/42 = 70 × 5/42 × 5 = 350/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   25/10 = 25 × 21/10 × 21 = 525/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/210 + 525/210 = 350 + 525/210 = 875/210
5. 875/210 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 70/42 + 25/10 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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