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Add 49/42 and 60/9

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 6 6/9

49/42 + 60/9 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   49/42 = 49 × 3/42 × 3 = 147/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   60/9 = 60 × 14/9 × 14 = 840/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/126 + 840/126 = 147 + 840/126 = 987/126
5. 987/126 simplified gives 47/6
6. So, 49/42 + 60/9 = 47/6
   In mixed form: 75/6

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