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Add 75/16 and 70/42

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

75/16 + 70/42 is 305/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   75/16 = 75 × 21/16 × 21 = 1575/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   70/42 = 70 × 8/42 × 8 = 560/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/336 + 560/336 = 1575 + 560/336 = 2135/336
5. 2135/336 simplified gives 305/48
6. So, 75/16 + 70/42 = 305/48
   In mixed form: 617/48

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