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Add 42/28 and 18/36

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 18/36

42/28 + 18/36 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   42/28 = 42 × 9/28 × 9 = 378/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   18/36 = 18 × 7/36 × 7 = 126/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/252 + 126/252 = 378 + 126/252 = 504/252
5. 504/252 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 42/28 + 18/36 = 2/1

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