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Add 3/42 and 90/70

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 20/70

3/42 + 90/70 is 19/14.

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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,
   3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   90/70 = 90 × 3/70 × 3 = 270/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/210 + 270/210 = 15 + 270/210 = 285/210
5. 285/210 simplified gives 19/14
6. So, 3/42 + 90/70 = 19/14
   In mixed form: 15/14

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