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Add 42/14 and 42/60

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 42/60

42/14 + 42/60 is 37/10.

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,
   42/14 = 42 × 30/14 × 30 = 1260/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/420 + 294/420 = 1260 + 294/420 = 1554/420
5. 1554/420 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 42/14 + 42/60 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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