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Add 49/42 and 4/6

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 4/6

49/42 + 4/6 is 11/6.

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,
   49/42 = 49 × 1/42 × 1 = 49/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/42 + 28/42 = 49 + 28/42 = 77/42
5. 77/42 simplified gives 11/6
6. So, 49/42 + 4/6 = 11/6
   In mixed form: 15/6

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