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Add 35/42 and 35/40

35/42 + 35/40 is 41/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   35/42 = 35 × 20/42 × 20 = 700/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   35/40 = 35 × 21/40 × 21 = 735/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/840 + 735/840 = 700 + 735/840 = 1435/840
5. 1435/840 simplified gives 41/24
6. So, 35/42 + 35/40 = 41/24
   In mixed form: 117/24

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