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Add 42/60 and 27/75

42/60 + 27/75 is 53/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/300 + 108/300 = 210 + 108/300 = 318/300
5. 318/300 simplified gives 53/50
6. So, 42/60 + 27/75 = 53/50
   In mixed form: 13/50

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