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Add 60/5 and 42/7

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

60/5 + 42/7 is 18/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   60/5 = 60 × 7/5 × 7 = 420/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   42/7 = 42 × 5/7 × 5 = 210/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/35 + 210/35 = 420 + 210/35 = 630/35
5. 630/35 simplified gives 18/1
6. So, 60/5 + 42/7 = 18/1

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