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Add 42/8 and 50/60

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 50/60

42/8 + 50/60 is 73/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/120 + 100/120 = 630 + 100/120 = 730/120
5. 730/120 simplified gives 73/12
6. So, 42/8 + 50/60 = 73/12
   In mixed form: 61/12

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