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Add 75/70 and 42/30

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

75/70 + 42/30 is 173/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/210 + 294/210 = 225 + 294/210 = 519/210
5. 519/210 simplified gives 173/70
6. So, 75/70 + 42/30 = 173/70
   In mixed form: 233/70

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