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Add 42/35 and 40/45

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 40/45

42/35 + 40/45 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/315 + 280/315 = 378 + 280/315 = 658/315
5. 658/315 simplified gives 94/45
6. So, 42/35 + 40/45 = 94/45
   In mixed form: 24/45

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