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Add 42/60 and 81/25

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 3 6/25

42/60 + 81/25 is 197/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   81/25 = 81 × 12/25 × 12 = 972/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/300 + 972/300 = 210 + 972/300 = 1182/300
5. 1182/300 simplified gives 197/50
6. So, 42/60 + 81/25 = 197/50
   In mixed form: 347/50

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