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Add 2/64 and 42/60

2/64 + 42/60 is 117/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   2/64 = 2 × 15/64 × 15 = 30/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   42/60 = 42 × 16/60 × 16 = 672/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/960 + 672/960 = 30 + 672/960 = 702/960
5. 702/960 simplified gives 117/160
6. So, 2/64 + 42/60 = 117/160

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