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Add 42/14 and 35/5

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

42/14 + 35/5 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   42/14 = 42 × 5/14 × 5 = 210/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   35/5 = 35 × 14/5 × 14 = 490/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/70 + 490/70 = 210 + 490/70 = 700/70
5. 700/70 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 42/14 + 35/5 = 10/1

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