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Add 42/60 and 40/35

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

42/60 + 40/35 is 129/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   40/35 = 40 × 12/35 × 12 = 480/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/420 + 480/420 = 294 + 480/420 = 774/420
5. 774/420 simplified gives 129/70
6. So, 42/60 + 40/35 = 129/70
   In mixed form: 159/70

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