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Add 7/4 and 5/42

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 5/42

7/4 + 5/42 is 157/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   7/4 = 7 × 21/4 × 21 = 147/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/84 + 10/84 = 147 + 10/84 = 157/84
5. So, 7/4 + 5/42 = 157/84
   In mixed form: 173/84

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