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Add 42/4 and 56/35

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

42/4 + 56/35 is 121/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/140 + 224/140 = 1470 + 224/140 = 1694/140
5. 1694/140 simplified gives 121/10
6. So, 42/4 + 56/35 = 121/10
   In mixed form: 121/10

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