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Add 42/45 and 35/9

1^st number: 42/45, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

42/45 + 35/9 is 217/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/45 + 175/45 = 42 + 175/45 = 217/45
5. So, 42/45 + 35/9 = 217/45
   In mixed form: 437/45

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