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Add 14/42 and 49/30

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

14/42 + 49/30 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
   49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/210 + 343/210 = 70 + 343/210 = 413/210
5. 413/210 simplified gives 59/30
6. So, 14/42 + 49/30 = 59/30
   In mixed form: 129/30

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