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Add 48/42 and 35/36

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 35/36

48/42 + 35/36 is 533/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   48/42 = 48 × 6/42 × 6 = 288/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/252 + 245/252 = 288 + 245/252 = 533/252
5. So, 48/42 + 35/36 = 533/252
   In mixed form: 229/252

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