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Add 42/36 and 90/75

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/75

42/36 + 90/75 is 71/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 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 75 × 12 = 900,
   90/75 = 90 × 12/75 × 12 = 1080/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/900 + 1080/900 = 1050 + 1080/900 = 2130/900
5. 2130/900 simplified gives 71/30
6. So, 42/36 + 90/75 = 71/30
   In mixed form: 211/30

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