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Add 42/36 and 54/25

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

42/36 + 54/25 is 499/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   54/25 = 54 × 36/25 × 36 = 1944/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/900 + 1944/900 = 1050 + 1944/900 = 2994/900
5. 2994/900 simplified gives 499/150
6. So, 42/36 + 54/25 = 499/150
   In mixed form: 349/150

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