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Add 8/35 and 49/42

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 1 7/42

8/35 + 49/42 is 293/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   49/42 = 49 × 5/42 × 5 = 245/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/210 + 245/210 = 48 + 245/210 = 293/210
5. So, 8/35 + 49/42 = 293/210
   In mixed form: 183/210

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