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Add 10/60 and 42/36

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

10/60 + 42/36 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/180 + 210/180 = 30 + 210/180 = 240/180
5. 240/180 simplified gives 4/3
6. So, 10/60 + 42/36 = 4/3
   In mixed form: 11/3

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