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Add 1/5 and 1/42

1/5 + 1/42 is 47/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   1/5 = 1 × 42/5 × 42 = 42/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/210 + 5/210 = 42 + 5/210 = 47/210
5. So, 1/5 + 1/42 = 47/210

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