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Add 8/70 and 42/30

1^st number: 8/70, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

8/70 + 42/30 is 53/35.

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,
   8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/210 + 294/210 = 24 + 294/210 = 318/210
5. 318/210 simplified gives 53/35
6. So, 8/70 + 42/30 = 53/35
   In mixed form: 118/35

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