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Add 6/42 and 6/32

6/42 + 6/32 is 37/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   6/42 = 6 × 16/42 × 16 = 96/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/672 + 126/672 = 96 + 126/672 = 222/672
5. 222/672 simplified gives 37/112
6. So, 6/42 + 6/32 = 37/112

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