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Add 45/42 and 80/35

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

45/42 + 80/35 is 47/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   80/35 = 80 × 6/35 × 6 = 480/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/210 + 480/210 = 225 + 480/210 = 705/210
5. 705/210 simplified gives 47/14
6. So, 45/42 + 80/35 = 47/14
   In mixed form: 35/14

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