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Add 42/5 and 1/49

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 1/49

42/5 + 1/49 is 2063/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   42/5 = 42 × 49/5 × 49 = 2058/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   1/49 = 1 × 5/49 × 5 = 5/245
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/245 + 5/245 = 2058 + 5/245 = 2063/245
5. So, 42/5 + 1/49 = 2063/245
   In mixed form: 8103/245

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