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Add 35/3 and 63/42

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

35/3 + 63/42 is 79/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   35/3 = 35 × 14/3 × 14 = 490/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   63/42 = 63 × 1/42 × 1 = 63/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/42 + 63/42 = 490 + 63/42 = 553/42
5. 553/42 simplified gives 79/6
6. So, 35/3 + 63/42 = 79/6
   In mixed form: 131/6

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