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Add 35/25 and 42/35

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

35/25 + 42/35 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   35/25 = 35 × 7/25 × 7 = 245/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   42/35 = 42 × 5/35 × 5 = 210/175
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/175 + 210/175 = 245 + 210/175 = 455/175
5. 455/175 simplified gives 13/5
6. So, 35/25 + 42/35 = 13/5
   In mixed form: 23/5

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