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Add 9/35 and 45/42

1^st number: 9/35, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

9/35 + 45/42 is 93/70.

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,
   9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/210 + 225/210 = 54 + 225/210 = 279/210
5. 279/210 simplified gives 93/70
6. So, 9/35 + 45/42 = 93/70
   In mixed form: 123/70

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