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Add 42/32 and 5/60

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 5/60

42/32 + 5/60 is 67/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/480 + 40/480 = 630 + 40/480 = 670/480
5. 670/480 simplified gives 67/48
6. So, 42/32 + 5/60 = 67/48
   In mixed form: 119/48

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