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Add 42/60 and 63/30

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

42/60 + 63/30 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
   63/30 = 63 × 2/30 × 2 = 126/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/60 + 126/60 = 42 + 126/60 = 168/60
5. 168/60 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 42/60 + 63/30 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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