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Add 1/42 and 35/8

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

1/42 + 35/8 is 739/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/168 + 735/168 = 4 + 735/168 = 739/168
5. So, 1/42 + 35/8 = 739/168
   In mixed form: 467/168

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