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Add 70/60 and 2/42

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 2/42

70/60 + 2/42 is 17/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   2/42 = 2 × 10/42 × 10 = 20/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/420 + 20/420 = 490 + 20/420 = 510/420
5. 510/420 simplified gives 17/14
6. So, 70/60 + 2/42 = 17/14
   In mixed form: 13/14

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