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Add 36/42 and 60/50

1^st number: 36/42, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

36/42 + 60/50 is 72/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   36/42 = 36 × 25/42 × 25 = 900/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   60/50 = 60 × 21/50 × 21 = 1260/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1050 + 1260/1050 = 900 + 1260/1050 = 2160/1050
5. 2160/1050 simplified gives 72/35
6. So, 36/42 + 60/50 = 72/35
   In mixed form: 22/35

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