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Add 42/5 and 9/35

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 9/35

42/5 + 9/35 is 303/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   42/5 = 42 × 7/5 × 7 = 294/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/35 + 9/35 = 294 + 9/35 = 303/35
5. So, 42/5 + 9/35 = 303/35
   In mixed form: 823/35

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