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Add 36/45 and 42/25

1^st number: 36/45, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

36/45 + 42/25 is 62/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   42/25 = 42 × 9/25 × 9 = 378/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/225 + 378/225 = 180 + 378/225 = 558/225
5. 558/225 simplified gives 62/25
6. So, 36/45 + 42/25 = 62/25
   In mixed form: 212/25

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