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Add 42/36 and 45/15

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

42/36 + 45/15 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   45/15 = 45 × 12/15 × 12 = 540/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/180 + 540/180 = 210 + 540/180 = 750/180
5. 750/180 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 42/36 + 45/15 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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