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Add 6/42 and 35/5

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

6/42 + 35/5 is 50/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   35/5 = 35 × 42/5 × 42 = 1470/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/210 + 1470/210 = 30 + 1470/210 = 1500/210
5. 1500/210 simplified gives 50/7
6. So, 6/42 + 35/5 = 50/7
   In mixed form: 71/7

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