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Add 42/10 and 36/60

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 36/60

42/10 + 36/60 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/60 + 36/60 = 252 + 36/60 = 288/60
5. 288/60 simplified gives 24/5
6. So, 42/10 + 36/60 = 24/5
   In mixed form: 44/5

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