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Add 35/42 and 18/49

35/42 + 18/49 is 353/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   35/42 = 35 × 7/42 × 7 = 245/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   18/49 = 18 × 6/49 × 6 = 108/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/294 + 108/294 = 245 + 108/294 = 353/294
5. So, 35/42 + 18/49 = 353/294
   In mixed form: 159/294

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