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Add 49/42 and 45/4

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

49/42 + 45/4 is 149/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   49/42 = 49 × 2/42 × 2 = 98/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   45/4 = 45 × 21/4 × 21 = 945/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/84 + 945/84 = 98 + 945/84 = 1043/84
5. 1043/84 simplified gives 149/12
6. So, 49/42 + 45/4 = 149/12
   In mixed form: 125/12

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