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Add 42/6 and 48/36

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

42/6 + 48/36 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   42/6 = 42 × 6/6 × 6 = 252/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   48/36 = 48 × 1/36 × 1 = 48/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/36 + 48/36 = 252 + 48/36 = 300/36
5. 300/36 simplified gives 25/3
6. So, 42/6 + 48/36 = 25/3
   In mixed form: 81/3

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