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Add 42/35 and 20/30

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 20/30

42/35 + 20/30 is 28/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/210 + 140/210 = 252 + 140/210 = 392/210
5. 392/210 simplified gives 28/15
6. So, 42/35 + 20/30 = 28/15
   In mixed form: 113/15

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