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Add 49/36 and 42/10

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

49/36 + 42/10 is 1001/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180
4. Add the two fractions:
   245/180 + 756/180 = 245 + 756/180 = 1001/180
5. In mixed form: 5101/180

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