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Add 42/63 and 24/60

42/63 + 24/60 is 16/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   42/63 = 42 × 20/63 × 20 = 840/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   24/60 = 24 × 21/60 × 21 = 504/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/1260 + 504/1260 = 840 + 504/1260 = 1344/1260
5. 1344/1260 simplified gives 16/15
6. So, 42/63 + 24/60 = 16/15
   In mixed form: 11/15

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