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Add 42/60 and 70/6

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

42/60 + 70/6 is 371/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
   70/6 = 70 × 10/6 × 10 = 700/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/60 + 700/60 = 42 + 700/60 = 742/60
5. 742/60 simplified gives 371/30
6. So, 42/60 + 70/6 = 371/30
   In mixed form: 1211/30

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