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Add 42/28 and 60/27

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

42/28 + 60/27 is 67/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   42/28 = 42 × 27/28 × 27 = 1134/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   60/27 = 60 × 28/27 × 28 = 1680/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/756 + 1680/756 = 1134 + 1680/756 = 2814/756
5. 2814/756 simplified gives 67/18
6. So, 42/28 + 60/27 = 67/18
   In mixed form: 313/18

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