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Add 42/20 and 35/60

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 35/60

42/20 + 35/60 is 161/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/60 + 35/60 = 126 + 35/60 = 161/60
5. So, 42/20 + 35/60 = 161/60
   In mixed form: 241/60

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