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Add 42/35 and 9/56

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 9/56

42/35 + 9/56 is 381/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/280 + 45/280 = 336 + 45/280 = 381/280
5. So, 42/35 + 9/56 = 381/280
   In mixed form: 1101/280

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