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Add 6/42 and 7/9

6/42 + 7/9 is 58/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   7/9 = 7 × 14/9 × 14 = 98/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/126 + 98/126 = 18 + 98/126 = 116/126
5. 116/126 simplified gives 58/63
6. So, 6/42 + 7/9 = 58/63

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