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Add 42/32 and 40/70

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 40/70

42/32 + 40/70 is 211/112.

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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,
   40/70 = 40 × 16/70 × 16 = 640/1120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/1120 + 640/1120 = 1470 + 640/1120 = 2110/1120
5. 2110/1120 simplified gives 211/112
6. So, 42/32 + 40/70 = 211/112
   In mixed form: 199/112

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