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Add 6/42 and 45/49

6/42 + 45/49 is 52/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   6/42 = 6 × 7/42 × 7 = 42/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   45/49 = 45 × 6/49 × 6 = 270/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/294 + 270/294 = 42 + 270/294 = 312/294
5. 312/294 simplified gives 52/49
6. So, 6/42 + 45/49 = 52/49
   In mixed form: 13/49

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