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Add 42/24 and 80/60

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

42/24 + 80/60 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   80/60 = 80 × 2/60 × 2 = 160/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/120 + 160/120 = 210 + 160/120 = 370/120
5. 370/120 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 42/24 + 80/60 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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