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Add 20/3 and 42/60

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 42/60

20/3 + 42/60 is 221/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   20/3 = 20 × 20/3 × 20 = 400/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/60 + 42/60 = 400 + 42/60 = 442/60
5. 442/60 simplified gives 221/30
6. So, 20/3 + 42/60 = 221/30
   In mixed form: 711/30

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