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Add 42/36 and 14/80

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 14/80

42/36 + 14/80 is 161/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   42/36 = 42 × 20/36 × 20 = 840/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/720 + 126/720 = 840 + 126/720 = 966/720
5. 966/720 simplified gives 161/120
6. So, 42/36 + 14/80 = 161/120
   In mixed form: 141/120

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