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Add 49/42 and 45/18

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

49/42 + 45/18 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   49/42 = 49 × 3/42 × 3 = 147/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   45/18 = 45 × 7/18 × 7 = 315/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/126 + 315/126 = 147 + 315/126 = 462/126
5. 462/126 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 49/42 + 45/18 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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