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Add 5/60 and 42/28

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

5/60 + 42/28 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   42/28 = 42 × 15/28 × 15 = 630/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/420 + 630/420 = 35 + 630/420 = 665/420
5. 665/420 simplified gives 19/12
6. So, 5/60 + 42/28 = 19/12
   In mixed form: 17/12

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