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Add 28/42 and 54/60

28/42 + 54/60 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   28/42 = 28 × 10/42 × 10 = 280/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/420 + 378/420 = 280 + 378/420 = 658/420
5. 658/420 simplified gives 47/30
6. So, 28/42 + 54/60 = 47/30
   In mixed form: 117/30

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