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Add 70/28 and 42/75

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 42/75

70/28 + 42/75 is 153/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   70/28 = 70 × 75/28 × 75 = 5250/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5250/2100 + 1176/2100 = 5250 + 1176/2100 = 6426/2100
5. 6426/2100 simplified gives 153/50
6. So, 70/28 + 42/75 = 153/50
   In mixed form: 33/50

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