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Add 42/70 and 30/6

1^st number: 42/70, 2^nd number: 5 0/6

42/70 + 30/6 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   30/6 = 30 × 35/6 × 35 = 1050/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/210 + 1050/210 = 126 + 1050/210 = 1176/210
5. 1176/210 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 42/70 + 30/6 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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