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Add 4/42 and 25/6

1^st number: 4/42, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

4/42 + 25/6 is 179/42.

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,
   4/42 = 4 × 1/42 × 1 = 4/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   25/6 = 25 × 7/6 × 7 = 175/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/42 + 175/42 = 4 + 175/42 = 179/42
5. So, 4/42 + 25/6 = 179/42
   In mixed form: 411/42

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