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Add 70/42 and 35/8

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

70/42 + 35/8 is 145/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/168 + 735/168 = 280 + 735/168 = 1015/168
5. 1015/168 simplified gives 145/24
6. So, 70/42 + 35/8 = 145/24
   In mixed form: 61/24

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