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Add 42/84 and 70/45

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

42/84 + 70/45 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   42/84 = 42 × 15/84 × 15 = 630/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/1260 + 1960/1260 = 630 + 1960/1260 = 2590/1260
5. 2590/1260 simplified gives 37/18
6. So, 42/84 + 70/45 = 37/18
   In mixed form: 21/18

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