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Add 42/36 and 15/50

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 15/50

42/36 + 15/50 is 22/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   15/50 = 15 × 18/50 × 18 = 270/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/900 + 270/900 = 1050 + 270/900 = 1320/900
5. 1320/900 simplified gives 22/15
6. So, 42/36 + 15/50 = 22/15
   In mixed form: 17/15

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