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Add 2/42 and 5/35

2/42 + 5/35 is 4/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/210 + 30/210 = 10 + 30/210 = 40/210
5. 40/210 simplified gives 4/21
6. So, 2/42 + 5/35 = 4/21

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