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Add 7/42 and 8/35

7/42 + 8/35 is 83/210.

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,
   7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/210 + 48/210 = 35 + 48/210 = 83/210
5. So, 7/42 + 8/35 = 83/210

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