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Add 14/4 and 10/42

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 10/42

14/4 + 10/42 is 157/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   10/42 = 10 × 2/42 × 2 = 20/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/84 + 20/84 = 294 + 20/84 = 314/84
5. 314/84 simplified gives 157/42
6. So, 14/4 + 10/42 = 157/42
   In mixed form: 331/42

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