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Add 72/70 and 1/42

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 1/42

72/70 + 1/42 is 221/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/210 + 5/210 = 216 + 5/210 = 221/210
5. So, 72/70 + 1/42 = 221/210
   In mixed form: 111/210

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