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Add 42/50 and 6/60

42/50 + 6/60 is 47/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   6/60 = 6 × 5/60 × 5 = 30/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/300 + 30/300 = 252 + 30/300 = 282/300
5. 282/300 simplified gives 47/50
6. So, 42/50 + 6/60 = 47/50

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