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Add 49/84 and 42/18

1^st number: 49/84, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

49/84 + 42/18 is 35/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   49/84 = 49 × 3/84 × 3 = 147/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   42/18 = 42 × 14/18 × 14 = 588/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/252 + 588/252 = 147 + 588/252 = 735/252
5. 735/252 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 49/84 + 42/18 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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