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Add 8/42 and 28/6

1^st number: 8/42, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

8/42 + 28/6 is 34/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   28/6 = 28 × 7/6 × 7 = 196/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/42 + 196/42 = 8 + 196/42 = 204/42
5. 204/42 simplified gives 34/7
6. So, 8/42 + 28/6 = 34/7
   In mixed form: 46/7

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