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Add 42/36 and 5/6

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

42/36 + 5/6 is 2/1.

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,
   5/6 = 5 × 6/6 × 6 = 30/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/36 + 30/36 = 42 + 30/36 = 72/36
5. 72/36 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 42/36 + 5/6 = 2/1

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