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Add 36/60 and 42/8

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

36/60 + 42/8 is 117/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/120 + 630/120 = 72 + 630/120 = 702/120
5. 702/120 simplified gives 117/20
6. So, 36/60 + 42/8 = 117/20
   In mixed form: 517/20

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