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Add 42/3 and 75/35

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

42/3 + 75/35 is 113/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
   42/3 = 42 × 35/3 × 35 = 1470/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   75/35 = 75 × 3/35 × 3 = 225/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/105 + 225/105 = 1470 + 225/105 = 1695/105
5. 1695/105 simplified gives 113/7
6. So, 42/3 + 75/35 = 113/7
   In mixed form: 161/7

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