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Add 42/20 and 42/35

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

42/20 + 42/35 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/140 + 168/140 = 294 + 168/140 = 462/140
5. 462/140 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 42/20 + 42/35 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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