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Add 36/60 and 42/50

36/60 + 42/50 is 36/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/300 + 252/300 = 180 + 252/300 = 432/300
  5. 432/300 simplified gives 36/25
  6. So, 36/60 + 42/50 = 36/25
    In mixed form: 111/25

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