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Add 35/42 and 35/7

1^st number: 35/42, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

35/42 + 35/7 is 35/6.

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,
   35/7 = 35 × 6/7 × 6 = 210/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/42 + 210/42 = 35 + 210/42 = 245/42
5. 245/42 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 35/42 + 35/7 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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