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Add 60/42 and 1/70

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 1/70

60/42 + 1/70 is 101/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/210 + 3/210 = 300 + 3/210 = 303/210
5. 303/210 simplified gives 101/70
6. So, 60/42 + 1/70 = 101/70
   In mixed form: 131/70

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