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Add 42/36 and 45/6

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

42/36 + 45/6 is 26/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   45/6 = 45 × 6/6 × 6 = 270/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/36 + 270/36 = 42 + 270/36 = 312/36
5. 312/36 simplified gives 26/3
6. So, 42/36 + 45/6 = 26/3
   In mixed form: 82/3

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