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Add 70/4 and 14/42

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 14/42

70/4 + 14/42 is 107/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   70/4 = 70 × 21/4 × 21 = 1470/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/84 + 28/84 = 1470 + 28/84 = 1498/84
5. 1498/84 simplified gives 107/6
6. So, 70/4 + 14/42 = 107/6
   In mixed form: 175/6

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