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Add 42/36 and 36/7

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 5 1/7

42/36 + 36/7 is 265/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 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 7 × 36 = 252,
    36/7 = 36 × 36/7 × 36 = 1296/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/252 + 1296/252 = 294 + 1296/252 = 1590/252
  5. 1590/252 simplified gives 265/42
  6. So, 42/36 + 36/7 = 265/42
    In mixed form: 613/42

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