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Add 49/9 and 42/70

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 42/70

49/9 + 42/70 is 272/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   49/9 = 49 × 70/9 × 70 = 3430/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/630 + 378/630 = 3430 + 378/630 = 3808/630
5. 3808/630 simplified gives 272/45
6. So, 49/9 + 42/70 = 272/45
   In mixed form: 62/45

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