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Add 48/36 and 28/42

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 28/42

48/36 + 28/42 is 2/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   48/36 = 48 × 7/36 × 7 = 336/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   28/42 = 28 × 6/42 × 6 = 168/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/252 + 168/252 = 336 + 168/252 = 504/252
5. 504/252 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 48/36 + 28/42 = 2/1

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