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Add 42/36 and 63/12

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

42/36 + 63/12 is 77/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
   63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/36 + 189/36 = 42 + 189/36 = 231/36
5. 231/36 simplified gives 77/12
6. So, 42/36 + 63/12 = 77/12
   In mixed form: 65/12

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