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Add 36/28 and 42/84

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 42/84

36/28 + 42/84 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/84 + 42/84 = 108 + 42/84 = 150/84
5. 150/84 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 36/28 + 42/84 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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