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Add 42/35 and 70/18

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

42/35 + 70/18 is 229/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   70/18 = 70 × 35/18 × 35 = 2450/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/630 + 2450/630 = 756 + 2450/630 = 3206/630
5. 3206/630 simplified gives 229/45
6. So, 42/35 + 70/18 = 229/45
   In mixed form: 54/45

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