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Add 70/45 and 2/42

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 2/42

70/45 + 2/42 is 101/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   2/42 = 2 × 15/42 × 15 = 30/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/630 + 30/630 = 980 + 30/630 = 1010/630
5. 1010/630 simplified gives 101/63
6. So, 70/45 + 2/42 = 101/63
   In mixed form: 138/63

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