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Add 2/42 and 6/5

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

2/42 + 6/5 is 131/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   6/5 = 6 × 42/5 × 42 = 252/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/210 + 252/210 = 10 + 252/210 = 262/210
5. 262/210 simplified gives 131/105
6. So, 2/42 + 6/5 = 131/105
   In mixed form: 126/105

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