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Add 5/42 and 56/60

5/42 + 56/60 is 221/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   5/42 = 5 × 10/42 × 10 = 50/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/420 + 392/420 = 50 + 392/420 = 442/420
5. 442/420 simplified gives 221/210
6. So, 5/42 + 56/60 = 221/210
   In mixed form: 111/210

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