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Add 80/25 and 35/70

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 35/70

80/25 + 35/70 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   80/25 = 80 × 14/25 × 14 = 1120/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/350 + 175/350 = 1120 + 175/350 = 1295/350
5. 1295/350 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 80/25 + 35/70 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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