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Add 42/60 and 36/56

42/60 + 36/56 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/840 + 540/840 = 588 + 540/840 = 1128/840
  5. 1128/840 simplified gives 47/35
  6. So, 42/60 + 36/56 = 47/35
    In mixed form: 112/35

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