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Add 3/70 and 45/42

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

3/70 + 45/42 is 39/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/210 + 225/210 = 9 + 225/210 = 234/210
5. 234/210 simplified gives 39/35
6. So, 3/70 + 45/42 = 39/35
   In mixed form: 14/35

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