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Add 42/60 and 48/18

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 2 12/18

42/60 + 48/18 is 101/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/180 + 480/180 = 126 + 480/180 = 606/180
5. 606/180 simplified gives 101/30
6. So, 42/60 + 48/18 = 101/30
   In mixed form: 311/30

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