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Add 6/42 and 6/10

6/42 + 6/10 is 26/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   6/10 = 6 × 21/10 × 21 = 126/210
4. Add the two fractions:
   30/210 + 126/210 = 30 + 126/210 = 156/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/35

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