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Add 36/42 and 60/49

1^st number: 36/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

36/42 + 60/49 is 102/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   36/42 = 36 × 7/42 × 7 = 252/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   60/49 = 60 × 6/49 × 6 = 360/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/294 + 360/294 = 252 + 360/294 = 612/294
5. 612/294 simplified gives 102/49
6. So, 36/42 + 60/49 = 102/49
   In mixed form: 24/49

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