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Add 42/36 and 25/84

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 25/84

42/36 + 25/84 is 41/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   42/36 = 42 × 7/36 × 7 = 294/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   25/84 = 25 × 3/84 × 3 = 75/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/252 + 75/252 = 294 + 75/252 = 369/252
5. 369/252 simplified gives 41/28
6. So, 42/36 + 25/84 = 41/28
   In mixed form: 113/28

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