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Add 42/36 and 60/9

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 6 6/9

42/36 + 60/9 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    60/9 = 60 × 4/9 × 4 = 240/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/36 + 240/36 = 42 + 240/36 = 282/36
  5. 282/36 simplified gives 47/6
  6. So, 42/36 + 60/9 = 47/6
    In mixed form: 75/6

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