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Add 42/6 and 54/70

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 54/70

42/6 + 54/70 is 272/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/210 + 162/210 = 1470 + 162/210 = 1632/210
5. 1632/210 simplified gives 272/35
6. So, 42/6 + 54/70 = 272/35
   In mixed form: 727/35

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