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Add 49/36 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 42/60

49/36 + 42/60 is 371/180.

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,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/180 + 126/180 = 245 + 126/180 = 371/180
5. So, 49/36 + 42/60 = 371/180
   In mixed form: 211/180

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