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Add 45/42 and 60/12

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/42 + 60/12 is 85/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   45/42 = 45 × 2/42 × 2 = 90/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   60/12 = 60 × 7/12 × 7 = 420/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/84 + 420/84 = 90 + 420/84 = 510/84
5. 510/84 simplified gives 85/14
6. So, 45/42 + 60/12 = 85/14
   In mixed form: 61/14

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