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Add 42/4 and 5/36

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 5/36

42/4 + 5/36 is 383/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   42/4 = 42 × 9/4 × 9 = 378/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/36 + 5/36 = 378 + 5/36 = 383/36
5. So, 42/4 + 5/36 = 383/36
   In mixed form: 1023/36

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