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Add 49/4 and 5/42

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 5/42

49/4 + 5/42 is 1039/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   49/4 = 49 × 21/4 × 21 = 1029/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1029/84 + 10/84 = 1029 + 10/84 = 1039/84
5. So, 49/4 + 5/42 = 1039/84
   In mixed form: 1231/84

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