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Add 42/35 and 8/45

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 8/45

42/35 + 8/45 is 62/45.

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,
   8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/315 + 56/315 = 378 + 56/315 = 434/315
5. 434/315 simplified gives 62/45
6. So, 42/35 + 8/45 = 62/45
   In mixed form: 117/45

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