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Add 8/3 and 2/42

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

8/3 + 2/42 is 19/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   8/3 = 8 × 14/3 × 14 = 112/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/42 + 2/42 = 112 + 2/42 = 114/42
5. 114/42 simplified gives 19/7
6. So, 8/3 + 2/42 = 19/7
   In mixed form: 25/7

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