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Add 45/42 and 45/6

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

45/42 + 45/6 is 60/7.

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,
   45/42 = 45 × 1/42 × 1 = 45/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   45/6 = 45 × 7/6 × 7 = 315/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/42 + 315/42 = 45 + 315/42 = 360/42
5. 360/42 simplified gives 60/7
6. So, 45/42 + 45/6 = 60/7
   In mixed form: 84/7

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