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Add 9/4 and 4/42

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

9/4 + 4/42 is 197/84.

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,
   9/4 = 9 × 21/4 × 21 = 189/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   4/42 = 4 × 2/42 × 2 = 8/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/84 + 8/84 = 189 + 8/84 = 197/84
5. So, 9/4 + 4/42 = 197/84
   In mixed form: 229/84

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