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Add 42/9 and 1/36

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 1/36

42/9 + 1/36 is 169/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/36 + 1/36 = 168 + 1/36 = 169/36
5. So, 42/9 + 1/36 = 169/36
   In mixed form: 425/36

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