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Add 42/32 and 28/70

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 28/70

42/32 + 28/70 is 137/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   28/70 = 28 × 16/70 × 16 = 448/1120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/1120 + 448/1120 = 1470 + 448/1120 = 1918/1120
5. 1918/1120 simplified gives 137/80
6. So, 42/32 + 28/70 = 137/80
   In mixed form: 157/80

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