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Add 42/36 and 54/49

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

42/36 + 54/49 is 667/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   54/49 = 54 × 36/49 × 36 = 1944/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1764 + 1944/1764 = 2058 + 1944/1764 = 4002/1764
5. 4002/1764 simplified gives 667/294
6. So, 42/36 + 54/49 = 667/294
   In mixed form: 279/294

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