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Add 72/70 and 42/90

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 42/90

72/70 + 42/90 is 157/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/630 + 294/630 = 648 + 294/630 = 942/630
5. 942/630 simplified gives 157/105
6. So, 72/70 + 42/90 = 157/105
   In mixed form: 152/105

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