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Add 9/42 and 6/49

9/42 + 6/49 is 33/98.

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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,
   9/42 = 9 × 7/42 × 7 = 63/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   6/49 = 6 × 6/49 × 6 = 36/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/294 + 36/294 = 63 + 36/294 = 99/294
5. 99/294 simplified gives 33/98
6. So, 9/42 + 6/49 = 33/98

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