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Add 42/36 and 48/27

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 21/27

42/36 + 48/27 is 53/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/108 + 192/108 = 126 + 192/108 = 318/108
5. 318/108 simplified gives 53/18
6. So, 42/36 + 48/27 = 53/18
   In mixed form: 217/18

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