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Add 42/72 and 98/60

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

42/72 + 98/60 is 133/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   98/60 = 98 × 6/60 × 6 = 588/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/360 + 588/360 = 210 + 588/360 = 798/360
5. 798/360 simplified gives 133/60
6. So, 42/72 + 98/60 = 133/60
   In mixed form: 213/60

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