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Add 96/70 and 42/40

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

96/70 + 42/40 is 339/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   96/70 = 96 × 4/70 × 4 = 384/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/280 + 294/280 = 384 + 294/280 = 678/280
5. 678/280 simplified gives 339/140
6. So, 96/70 + 42/40 = 339/140
   In mixed form: 259/140

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