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Add 35/42 and 16/7

1^st number: 35/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

35/42 + 16/7 is 131/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   35/42 = 35 × 1/42 × 1 = 35/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   16/7 = 16 × 6/7 × 6 = 96/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/42 + 96/42 = 35 + 96/42 = 131/42
5. So, 35/42 + 16/7 = 131/42
   In mixed form: 35/42

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