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Add 3/42 and 60/49

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

3/42 + 60/49 is 127/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   60/49 = 60 × 6/49 × 6 = 360/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/294 + 360/294 = 21 + 360/294 = 381/294
5. 381/294 simplified gives 127/98
6. So, 3/42 + 60/49 = 127/98
   In mixed form: 129/98

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