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Add 70/42 and 80/3

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 26 2/3

70/42 + 80/3 is 85/3.

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,
   80/3 = 80 × 14/3 × 14 = 1120/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/42 + 1120/42 = 70 + 1120/42 = 1190/42
5. 1190/42 simplified gives 85/3
6. So, 70/42 + 80/3 = 85/3
   In mixed form: 281/3

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