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Add 54/5 and 42/70

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 42/70

54/5 + 42/70 is 57/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   54/5 = 54 × 14/5 × 14 = 756/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/70 + 42/70 = 756 + 42/70 = 798/70
5. 798/70 simplified gives 57/5
6. So, 54/5 + 42/70 = 57/5
   In mixed form: 112/5

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