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Add 36/21 and 42/45

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 42/45

36/21 + 42/45 is 278/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   36/21 = 36 × 15/21 × 15 = 540/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/315 + 294/315 = 540 + 294/315 = 834/315
5. 834/315 simplified gives 278/105
6. So, 36/21 + 42/45 = 278/105
   In mixed form: 268/105

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