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Add 36/14 and 30/21

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 9/21

36/14 + 30/21 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   36/14 = 36 × 3/14 × 3 = 108/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   30/21 = 30 × 2/21 × 2 = 60/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/42 + 60/42 = 108 + 60/42 = 168/42
5. 168/42 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 36/14 + 30/21 = 4/1

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