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Add 42/35 and 63/40

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

42/35 + 63/40 is 111/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/280 + 441/280 = 336 + 441/280 = 777/280
5. 777/280 simplified gives 111/40
6. So, 42/35 + 63/40 = 111/40
   In mixed form: 231/40

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