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Add 35/42 and 36/40

35/42 + 36/40 is 26/15.

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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,
   36/40 = 36 × 21/40 × 21 = 756/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/840 + 756/840 = 700 + 756/840 = 1456/840
5. 1456/840 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 35/42 + 36/40 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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