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Add 35/30 and 35/42

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 35/42

35/30 + 35/42 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/210 + 175/210 = 245 + 175/210 = 420/210
5. 420/210 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 35/30 + 35/42 = 2/1

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