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Add 5/42 and 70/9

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

5/42 + 70/9 is 995/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   70/9 = 70 × 14/9 × 14 = 980/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/126 + 980/126 = 15 + 980/126 = 995/126
5. So, 5/42 + 70/9 = 995/126
   In mixed form: 7113/126

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