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Add 9/42 and 40/6

1^st number: 9/42, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

9/42 + 40/6 is 289/42.

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,
   9/42 = 9 × 1/42 × 1 = 9/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   40/6 = 40 × 7/6 × 7 = 280/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/42 + 280/42 = 9 + 280/42 = 289/42
5. So, 9/42 + 40/6 = 289/42
   In mixed form: 637/42

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