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Add 30/75 and 42/36

1^st number: 30/75, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

30/75 + 42/36 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   30/75 = 30 × 12/75 × 12 = 360/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/900 + 1050/900 = 360 + 1050/900 = 1410/900
5. 1410/900 simplified gives 47/30
6. So, 30/75 + 42/36 = 47/30
   In mixed form: 117/30

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