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Add 64/42 and 42/36

1^st number: 1 22/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

64/42 + 42/36 is 113/42.

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,
   64/42 = 64 × 6/42 × 6 = 384/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   42/36 = 42 × 7/36 × 7 = 294/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/252 + 294/252 = 384 + 294/252 = 678/252
5. 678/252 simplified gives 113/42
6. So, 64/42 + 42/36 = 113/42
   In mixed form: 229/42

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