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Add 42/35 and 35/81

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 35/81

42/35 + 35/81 is 661/405.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   42/35 = 42 × 81/35 × 81 = 3402/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   35/81 = 35 × 35/81 × 35 = 1225/2835
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3402/2835 + 1225/2835 = 3402 + 1225/2835 = 4627/2835
5. 4627/2835 simplified gives 661/405
6. So, 42/35 + 35/81 = 661/405
   In mixed form: 1256/405

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