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Add 49/72 and 2/42

49/72 + 2/42 is 367/504.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   2/42 = 2 × 12/42 × 12 = 24/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/504 + 24/504 = 343 + 24/504 = 367/504
5. So, 49/72 + 2/42 = 367/504

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