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Add 75/3 and 42/70

1^st number: 25 0/3, 2^nd number: 42/70

75/3 + 42/70 is 128/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
   75/3 = 75 × 70/3 × 70 = 5250/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5250/210 + 126/210 = 5250 + 126/210 = 5376/210
5. 5376/210 simplified gives 128/5
6. So, 75/3 + 42/70 = 128/5
   In mixed form: 253/5

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