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Add 70/42 and 18/64

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 18/64

70/42 + 18/64 is 187/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   70/42 = 70 × 32/42 × 32 = 2240/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   18/64 = 18 × 21/64 × 21 = 378/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/1344 + 378/1344 = 2240 + 378/1344 = 2618/1344
5. 2618/1344 simplified gives 187/96
6. So, 70/42 + 18/64 = 187/96
   In mixed form: 191/96

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