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Add 42/16 and 45/36

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

42/16 + 45/36 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   42/16 = 42 × 9/16 × 9 = 378/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   45/36 = 45 × 4/36 × 4 = 180/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/144 + 180/144 = 378 + 180/144 = 558/144
5. 558/144 simplified gives 31/8
6. So, 42/16 + 45/36 = 31/8
   In mixed form: 37/8

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