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Add 42/60 and 36/14

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 2 8/14

42/60 + 36/14 is 229/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   36/14 = 36 × 30/14 × 30 = 1080/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/420 + 1080/420 = 294 + 1080/420 = 1374/420
5. 1374/420 simplified gives 229/70
6. So, 42/60 + 36/14 = 229/70
   In mixed form: 319/70

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