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Add 42/16 and 70/40

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

42/16 + 70/40 is 35/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   70/40 = 70 × 2/40 × 2 = 140/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/80 + 140/80 = 210 + 140/80 = 350/80
5. 350/80 simplified gives 35/8
6. So, 42/16 + 70/40 = 35/8
   In mixed form: 43/8

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