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Add 84/70 and 42/80

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 42/80

84/70 + 42/80 is 69/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   84/70 = 84 × 8/70 × 8 = 672/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/560 + 294/560 = 672 + 294/560 = 966/560
5. 966/560 simplified gives 69/40
6. So, 84/70 + 42/80 = 69/40
   In mixed form: 129/40

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