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Add 80/25 and 35/42

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 35/42

80/25 + 35/42 is 121/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   80/25 = 80 × 42/25 × 42 = 3360/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   35/42 = 35 × 25/42 × 25 = 875/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1050 + 875/1050 = 3360 + 875/1050 = 4235/1050
5. 4235/1050 simplified gives 121/30
6. So, 80/25 + 35/42 = 121/30
   In mixed form: 41/30

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