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Add 36/4 and 42/56

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 42/56

36/4 + 42/56 is 39/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   36/4 = 36 × 14/4 × 14 = 504/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/56 + 42/56 = 504 + 42/56 = 546/56
5. 546/56 simplified gives 39/4
6. So, 36/4 + 42/56 = 39/4
   In mixed form: 93/4

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