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Add 6/42 and 5/72

6/42 + 5/72 is 107/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   6/42 = 6 × 12/42 × 12 = 72/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/504 + 35/504 = 72 + 35/504 = 107/504
5. So, 6/42 + 5/72 = 107/504

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