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Add 42/14 and 36/60

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 36/60

42/14 + 36/60 is 18/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   42/14 = 42 × 30/14 × 30 = 1260/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/420 + 252/420 = 1260 + 252/420 = 1512/420
5. 1512/420 simplified gives 18/5
6. So, 42/14 + 36/60 = 18/5
   In mixed form: 33/5

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