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Add 42/28 and 36/70

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 36/70

42/28 + 36/70 is 141/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/140 + 72/140 = 210 + 72/140 = 282/140
5. 282/140 simplified gives 141/70
6. So, 42/28 + 36/70 = 141/70
   In mixed form: 21/70

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