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Add 72/5 and 2/42

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 2/42

72/5 + 2/42 is 1517/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/210 + 10/210 = 3024 + 10/210 = 3034/210
5. 3034/210 simplified gives 1517/105
6. So, 72/5 + 2/42 = 1517/105
   In mixed form: 1447/105

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