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Add 2/42 and 2/6

2/42 + 2/6 is 8/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/42 + 14/42 = 2 + 14/42 = 16/42
5. 16/42 simplified gives 8/21
6. So, 2/42 + 2/6 = 8/21

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