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Add 42/28 and 16/60

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 16/60

42/28 + 16/60 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   42/28 = 42 × 15/28 × 15 = 630/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   16/60 = 16 × 7/60 × 7 = 112/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/420 + 112/420 = 630 + 112/420 = 742/420
5. 742/420 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 42/28 + 16/60 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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