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Add 42/36 and 5/60

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 5/60

42/36 + 5/60 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/180 + 15/180 = 210 + 15/180 = 225/180
5. 225/180 simplified gives 5/4
6. So, 42/36 + 5/60 = 5/4
   In mixed form: 11/4

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