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Add 42/60 and 75/56

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

42/60 + 75/56 is 571/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   75/56 = 75 × 15/56 × 15 = 1125/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/840 + 1125/840 = 588 + 1125/840 = 1713/840
5. 1713/840 simplified gives 571/280
6. So, 42/60 + 75/56 = 571/280
   In mixed form: 211/280

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