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Add 42/30 and 35/25

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 10/25

42/30 + 35/25 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/150 + 210/150 = 210 + 210/150 = 420/150
5. 420/150 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 42/30 + 35/25 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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