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Add 42/5 and 28/60

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 28/60

42/5 + 28/60 is 133/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   42/5 = 42 × 12/5 × 12 = 504/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/60 + 28/60 = 504 + 28/60 = 532/60
5. 532/60 simplified gives 133/15
6. So, 42/5 + 28/60 = 133/15
   In mixed form: 813/15

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