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Add 42/6 and 75/36

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

42/6 + 75/36 is 109/12.

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,
   75/36 = 75 × 1/36 × 1 = 75/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/36 + 75/36 = 252 + 75/36 = 327/36
5. 327/36 simplified gives 109/12
6. So, 42/6 + 75/36 = 109/12
   In mixed form: 91/12

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