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Add 35/70 and 42/16

1^st number: 35/70, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

35/70 + 42/16 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   35/70 = 35 × 8/70 × 8 = 280/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/560 + 1470/560 = 280 + 1470/560 = 1750/560
5. 1750/560 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 35/70 + 42/16 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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