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Add 42/63 and 70/5

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

42/63 + 70/5 is 44/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   70/5 = 70 × 63/5 × 63 = 4410/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/315 + 4410/315 = 210 + 4410/315 = 4620/315
5. 4620/315 simplified gives 44/3
6. So, 42/63 + 70/5 = 44/3
   In mixed form: 142/3

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