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Add 8/42 and 6/49

8/42 + 6/49 is 46/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   6/49 = 6 × 6/49 × 6 = 36/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/294 + 36/294 = 56 + 36/294 = 92/294
5. 92/294 simplified gives 46/147
6. So, 8/42 + 6/49 = 46/147

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