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Add 70/42 and 2/3

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 2/3

70/42 + 2/3 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   70/42 = 70 × 1/42 × 1 = 70/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/42 + 28/42 = 70 + 28/42 = 98/42
5. 98/42 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 70/42 + 2/3 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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