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Add 5/4 and 2/42

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

5/4 + 2/42 is 109/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   5/4 = 5 × 21/4 × 21 = 105/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84
4. Add the two fractions:
   105/84 + 4/84 = 105 + 4/84 = 109/84
5. In mixed form: 125/84

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