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Add 42/10 and 6/12

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 6/12

42/10 + 6/12 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
4. Add the two fractions:
   252/60 + 30/60 = 252 + 30/60 = 282/60
5. 282/60 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 42/10 + 6/12 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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