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Add 42/6 and 75/60

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

42/6 + 75/60 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/60 + 75/60 = 420 + 75/60 = 495/60
5. 495/60 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 42/6 + 75/60 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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