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Add 7/36 and 42/60

7/36 + 42/60 is 161/180.

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,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/180 + 126/180 = 35 + 126/180 = 161/180
  5. So, 7/36 + 42/60 = 161/180

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