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Add 42/32 and 70/27

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

42/32 + 70/27 is 1687/432.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/864 + 2240/864 = 1134 + 2240/864 = 3374/864
5. 3374/864 simplified gives 1687/432
6. So, 42/32 + 70/27 = 1687/432
   In mixed form: 3391/432

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