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Add 42/50 and 75/60

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

42/50 + 75/60 is 209/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/60 = 75 × 5/60 × 5 = 375/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/300 + 375/300 = 252 + 375/300 = 627/300
5. 627/300 simplified gives 209/100
6. So, 42/50 + 75/60 = 209/100
   In mixed form: 29/100

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