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Add 70/75 and 42/49

70/75 + 42/49 is 188/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   70/75 = 70 × 49/75 × 49 = 3430/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   42/49 = 42 × 75/49 × 75 = 3150/3675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/3675 + 3150/3675 = 3430 + 3150/3675 = 6580/3675
5. 6580/3675 simplified gives 188/105
6. So, 70/75 + 42/49 = 188/105
   In mixed form: 183/105

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