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Add 14/42 and 49/10

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

14/42 + 49/10 is 157/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   49/10 = 49 × 21/10 × 21 = 1029/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/210 + 1029/210 = 70 + 1029/210 = 1099/210
5. 1099/210 simplified gives 157/30
6. So, 14/42 + 49/10 = 157/30
   In mixed form: 57/30

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