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Add 2/42 and 10/7

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

2/42 + 10/7 is 31/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   10/7 = 10 × 6/7 × 6 = 60/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/42 + 60/42 = 2 + 60/42 = 62/42
5. 62/42 simplified gives 31/21
6. So, 2/42 + 10/7 = 31/21
   In mixed form: 110/21

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