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Add 42/75 and 2/36

42/75 + 2/36 is 277/450.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   42/75 = 42 × 12/75 × 12 = 504/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/900 + 50/900 = 504 + 50/900 = 554/900
5. 554/900 simplified gives 277/450
6. So, 42/75 + 2/36 = 277/450

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