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Add 35/2 and 75/42

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

35/2 + 75/42 is 135/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   35/2 = 35 × 21/2 × 21 = 735/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   75/42 = 75 × 1/42 × 1 = 75/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/42 + 75/42 = 735 + 75/42 = 810/42
5. 810/42 simplified gives 135/7
6. So, 35/2 + 75/42 = 135/7
   In mixed form: 192/7

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