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Add 42/35 and 56/27

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

42/35 + 56/27 is 442/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   42/35 = 42 × 27/35 × 27 = 1134/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   56/27 = 56 × 35/27 × 35 = 1960/945
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/945 + 1960/945 = 1134 + 1960/945 = 3094/945
5. 3094/945 simplified gives 442/135
6. So, 42/35 + 56/27 = 442/135
   In mixed form: 337/135

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