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Add 15/42 and 72/60

1^st number: 15/42, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

15/42 + 72/60 is 109/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   15/42 = 15 × 10/42 × 10 = 150/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/420 + 504/420 = 150 + 504/420 = 654/420
5. 654/420 simplified gives 109/70
6. So, 15/42 + 72/60 = 109/70
   In mixed form: 139/70

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