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Add 6/42 and 36/81

6/42 + 36/81 is 37/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
   6/42 = 6 × 27/42 × 27 = 162/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   36/81 = 36 × 14/81 × 14 = 504/1134
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/1134 + 504/1134 = 162 + 504/1134 = 666/1134
5. 666/1134 simplified gives 37/63
6. So, 6/42 + 36/81 = 37/63

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