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Add 42/14 and 70/40

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

42/14 + 70/40 is 19/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   42/14 = 42 × 20/14 × 20 = 840/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/280 + 490/280 = 840 + 490/280 = 1330/280
5. 1330/280 simplified gives 19/4
6. So, 42/14 + 70/40 = 19/4
   In mixed form: 43/4

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