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Add 2/42 and 14/4

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

2/42 + 14/4 is 149/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/84 + 294/84 = 4 + 294/84 = 298/84
5. 298/84 simplified gives 149/42
6. So, 2/42 + 14/4 = 149/42
   In mixed form: 323/42

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