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Add 35/42 and 56/70

35/42 + 56/70 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/210 + 168/210 = 175 + 168/210 = 343/210
5. 343/210 simplified gives 49/30
6. So, 35/42 + 56/70 = 49/30
   In mixed form: 119/30

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