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Add 42/72 and 80/70

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 1 10/70

42/72 + 80/70 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   42/72 = 42 × 35/72 × 35 = 1470/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   80/70 = 80 × 36/70 × 36 = 2880/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/2520 + 2880/2520 = 1470 + 2880/2520 = 4350/2520
5. 4350/2520 simplified gives 145/84
6. So, 42/72 + 80/70 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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