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Add 36/42 and 4/28

36/42 + 4/28 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   36/42 = 36 × 2/42 × 2 = 72/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/84 + 12/84 = 72 + 12/84 = 84/84
5. 84/84 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 36/42 + 4/28 = 1/1

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