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Add 12/60 and 42/80

12/60 + 42/80 is 29/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/240 + 126/240 = 48 + 126/240 = 174/240
5. 174/240 simplified gives 29/40
6. So, 12/60 + 42/80 = 29/40

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