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Add 36/28 and 42/24

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

36/28 + 42/24 is 85/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   36/28 = 36 × 6/28 × 6 = 216/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/168 + 294/168 = 216 + 294/168 = 510/168
5. 510/168 simplified gives 85/28
6. So, 36/28 + 42/24 = 85/28
   In mixed form: 31/28

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