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Add 5/35 and 42/7

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

5/35 + 42/7 is 43/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   5/35 = 5 × 1/35 × 1 = 5/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   42/7 = 42 × 5/7 × 5 = 210/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/35 + 210/35 = 5 + 210/35 = 215/35
5. 215/35 simplified gives 43/7
6. So, 5/35 + 42/7 = 43/7
   In mixed form: 61/7

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