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Add 30/14 and 42/60

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

30/14 + 42/60 is 199/70.

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,
   30/14 = 30 × 30/14 × 30 = 900/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/420 + 294/420 = 900 + 294/420 = 1194/420
5. 1194/420 simplified gives 199/70
6. So, 30/14 + 42/60 = 199/70
   In mixed form: 259/70

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