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Add 42/6 and 30/60

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 30/60

42/6 + 30/60 is 15/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/60 + 30/60 = 420 + 30/60 = 450/60
5. 450/60 simplified gives 15/2
6. So, 42/6 + 30/60 = 15/2
   In mixed form: 71/2

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