Harold is planning a party for 44 people. He has some round tables and some square tables. There are 6 chairs at each round table and 4 chairs at each square table. What is the fewest number of round and square tables Harold needs for 44 people with no chairs left over?

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Harold is planning a party for 44 people. He has some round tables and some square tables. There are 6 chairs at each round table and 4 chairs at each square table. What is the fewest number of round and square tables Harold needs for 44 people with no chairs left over? 

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