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Add 21/5 and 30/60

1^st number: 4 1/5, 2^nd number: 30/60

21/5 + 30/60 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   21/5 = 21 × 12/5 × 12 = 252/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/60 + 30/60 = 252 + 30/60 = 282/60
5. 282/60 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 21/5 + 30/60 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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