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Add 45/2 and 42/60

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 42/60

45/2 + 42/60 is 116/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   45/2 = 45 × 30/2 × 30 = 1350/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/60 + 42/60 = 1350 + 42/60 = 1392/60
5. 1392/60 simplified gives 116/5
6. So, 45/2 + 42/60 = 116/5
   In mixed form: 231/5

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