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Add 2/42 and 75/70

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

2/42 + 75/70 is 47/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/210 + 225/210 = 10 + 225/210 = 235/210
5. 235/210 simplified gives 47/42
6. So, 2/42 + 75/70 = 47/42
   In mixed form: 15/42

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