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Add 32/8 and 42/60

1^st number: 4 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/60

32/8 + 42/60 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   32/8 = 32 × 15/8 × 15 = 480/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/120 + 84/120 = 480 + 84/120 = 564/120
5. 564/120 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 32/8 + 42/60 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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