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Add 42/32 and 54/70

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 54/70

42/32 + 54/70 is 1167/560.

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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,
   54/70 = 54 × 16/70 × 16 = 864/1120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/1120 + 864/1120 = 1470 + 864/1120 = 2334/1120
5. 2334/1120 simplified gives 1167/560
6. So, 42/32 + 54/70 = 1167/560
   In mixed form: 247/560

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