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Add 35/42 and 48/84

35/42 + 48/84 is 59/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   35/42 = 35 × 2/42 × 2 = 70/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   48/84 = 48 × 1/84 × 1 = 48/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/84 + 48/84 = 70 + 48/84 = 118/84
5. 118/84 simplified gives 59/42
6. So, 35/42 + 48/84 = 59/42
   In mixed form: 117/42

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