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Add 3/42 and 70/9

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

3/42 + 70/9 is 989/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   70/9 = 70 × 14/9 × 14 = 980/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/126 + 980/126 = 9 + 980/126 = 989/126
5. So, 3/42 + 70/9 = 989/126
   In mixed form: 7107/126

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