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Add 42/7 and 45/60

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 45/60

42/7 + 45/60 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   42/7 = 42 × 60/7 × 60 = 2520/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/420 + 315/420 = 2520 + 315/420 = 2835/420
5. 2835/420 simplified gives 27/4
6. So, 42/7 + 45/60 = 27/4
   In mixed form: 63/4

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