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Add 42/36 and 45/7

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

42/36 + 45/7 is 319/42.

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,
   45/7 = 45 × 36/7 × 36 = 1620/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/252 + 1620/252 = 294 + 1620/252 = 1914/252
5. 1914/252 simplified gives 319/42
6. So, 42/36 + 45/7 = 319/42
   In mixed form: 725/42

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