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Add 3/60 and 25/42

3/60 + 25/42 is 271/420.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   25/42 = 25 × 10/42 × 10 = 250/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/420 + 250/420 = 21 + 250/420 = 271/420
5. So, 3/60 + 25/42 = 271/420

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