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Add 42/49 and 63/60

1^st number: 42/49, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

42/49 + 63/60 is 267/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   42/49 = 42 × 60/49 × 60 = 2520/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   63/60 = 63 × 49/60 × 49 = 3087/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/2940 + 3087/2940 = 2520 + 3087/2940 = 5607/2940
5. 5607/2940 simplified gives 267/140
6. So, 42/49 + 63/60 = 267/140
   In mixed form: 1127/140

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