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Add 35/12 and 42/40

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

35/12 + 42/40 is 119/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   35/12 = 35 × 10/12 × 10 = 350/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/120 + 126/120 = 350 + 126/120 = 476/120
5. 476/120 simplified gives 119/30
6. So, 35/12 + 42/40 = 119/30
   In mixed form: 329/30

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