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Add 42/12 and 45/70

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 45/70

42/12 + 45/70 is 29/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   42/12 = 42 × 35/12 × 35 = 1470/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   45/70 = 45 × 6/70 × 6 = 270/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/420 + 270/420 = 1470 + 270/420 = 1740/420
5. 1740/420 simplified gives 29/7
6. So, 42/12 + 45/70 = 29/7
   In mixed form: 41/7

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