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Add 42/60 and 36/42

42/60 + 36/42 is 109/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 42 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 42 × 10 = 420,
   36/42 = 36 × 10/42 × 10 = 360/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/420 + 360/420 = 294 + 360/420 = 654/420
5. 654/420 simplified gives 109/70
6. So, 42/60 + 36/42 = 109/70
   In mixed form: 139/70

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