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Add 42/28 and 35/30

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

42/28 + 35/30 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   42/28 = 42 × 15/28 × 15 = 630/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   35/30 = 35 × 14/30 × 14 = 490/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/420 + 490/420 = 630 + 490/420 = 1120/420
5. 1120/420 simplified gives 8/3
6. So, 42/28 + 35/30 = 8/3
   In mixed form: 22/3

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