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Add 42/36 and 50/70

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 50/70

42/36 + 50/70 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   42/36 = 42 × 35/36 × 35 = 1470/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   50/70 = 50 × 18/70 × 18 = 900/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/1260 + 900/1260 = 1470 + 900/1260 = 2370/1260
5. 2370/1260 simplified gives 79/42
6. So, 42/36 + 50/70 = 79/42
   In mixed form: 137/42

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