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Add 36/21 and 35/42

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 35/42

36/21 + 35/42 is 107/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   36/21 = 36 × 2/21 × 2 = 72/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   35/42 = 35 × 1/42 × 1 = 35/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/42 + 35/42 = 72 + 35/42 = 107/42
5. So, 36/21 + 35/42 = 107/42
   In mixed form: 223/42

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