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Add 42/4 and 45/6

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

42/4 + 45/6 is 18/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   42/4 = 42 × 3/4 × 3 = 126/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   45/6 = 45 × 2/6 × 2 = 90/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/12 + 90/12 = 126 + 90/12 = 216/12
5. 216/12 simplified gives 18/1
6. So, 42/4 + 45/6 = 18/1

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