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Add 30/42 and 35/25

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 1 10/25

30/42 + 35/25 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   30/42 = 30 × 25/42 × 25 = 750/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   35/25 = 35 × 42/25 × 42 = 1470/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/1050 + 1470/1050 = 750 + 1470/1050 = 2220/1050
5. 2220/1050 simplified gives 74/35
6. So, 30/42 + 35/25 = 74/35
   In mixed form: 24/35

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