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Add 25/14 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 42/60

25/14 + 42/60 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   25/14 = 25 × 30/14 × 30 = 750/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/420 + 294/420 = 750 + 294/420 = 1044/420
5. 1044/420 simplified gives 87/35
6. So, 25/14 + 42/60 = 87/35
   In mixed form: 217/35

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