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Add 49/12 and 36/42

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 36/42

49/12 + 36/42 is 415/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   49/12 = 49 × 7/12 × 7 = 343/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   36/42 = 36 × 2/42 × 2 = 72/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/84 + 72/84 = 343 + 72/84 = 415/84
5. So, 49/12 + 36/42 = 415/84
   In mixed form: 479/84

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