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Add 49/28 and 42/35

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

49/28 + 42/35 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   49/28 = 49 × 5/28 × 5 = 245/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/140 + 168/140 = 245 + 168/140 = 413/140
5. 413/140 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 49/28 + 42/35 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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