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Add 42/60 and 75/16

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

42/60 + 75/16 is 431/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   75/16 = 75 × 15/16 × 15 = 1125/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/240 + 1125/240 = 168 + 1125/240 = 1293/240
5. 1293/240 simplified gives 431/80
6. So, 42/60 + 75/16 = 431/80
   In mixed form: 531/80

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