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Add 42/60 and 54/12

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

42/60 + 54/12 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/60 + 270/60 = 42 + 270/60 = 312/60
5. 312/60 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 42/60 + 54/12 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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