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Add 42/30 and 35/12

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

42/30 + 35/12 is 259/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   42/30 = 42 × 2/30 × 2 = 84/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/60 + 175/60 = 84 + 175/60 = 259/60
5. So, 42/30 + 35/12 = 259/60
   In mixed form: 419/60

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