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Add 35/42 and 30/72

35/42 + 30/72 is 5/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   35/42 = 35 × 12/42 × 12 = 420/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/504 + 210/504 = 420 + 210/504 = 630/504
5. 630/504 simplified gives 5/4
6. So, 35/42 + 30/72 = 5/4
   In mixed form: 11/4

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