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Add 28/60 and 42/18

1^st number: 28/60, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

28/60 + 42/18 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   42/18 = 42 × 10/18 × 10 = 420/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/180 + 420/180 = 84 + 420/180 = 504/180
5. 504/180 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 28/60 + 42/18 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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