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Add 70/42 and 49/32

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

70/42 + 49/32 is 307/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   49/32 = 49 × 21/32 × 21 = 1029/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/672 + 1029/672 = 1120 + 1029/672 = 2149/672
5. 2149/672 simplified gives 307/96
6. So, 70/42 + 49/32 = 307/96
   In mixed form: 319/96

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