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Add 60/42 and 20/36

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 20/36

60/42 + 20/36 is 125/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   60/42 = 60 × 6/42 × 6 = 360/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/252 + 140/252 = 360 + 140/252 = 500/252
5. 500/252 simplified gives 125/63
6. So, 60/42 + 20/36 = 125/63
   In mixed form: 162/63

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