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Add 2/42 and 28/27

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

2/42 + 28/27 is 205/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   2/42 = 2 × 9/42 × 9 = 18/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   28/27 = 28 × 14/27 × 14 = 392/378
4. Add the two fractions:
   18/378 + 392/378 = 18 + 392/378 = 410/378
5. 410/378 simplified gives 205/189
6. So, 2/42 + 28/27 = 205/189
   In mixed form: 116/189

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