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Add 4/60 and 42/24

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

4/60 + 42/24 is 109/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/120 + 210/120 = 8 + 210/120 = 218/120
5. 218/120 simplified gives 109/60
6. So, 4/60 + 42/24 = 109/60
   In mixed form: 149/60

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