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Add 49/10 and 45/42

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

49/10 + 45/42 is 209/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   49/10 = 49 × 21/10 × 21 = 1029/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1029/210 + 225/210 = 1029 + 225/210 = 1254/210
5. 1254/210 simplified gives 209/35
6. So, 49/10 + 45/42 = 209/35
   In mixed form: 534/35

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