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Add 40/35 and 35/42

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

40/35 + 35/42 is 83/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/210 + 175/210 = 240 + 175/210 = 415/210
5. 415/210 simplified gives 83/42
6. So, 40/35 + 35/42 = 83/42
   In mixed form: 141/42

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