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Add 54/7 and 42/60

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 42/60

54/7 + 42/60 is 589/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   54/7 = 54 × 60/7 × 60 = 3240/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/420 + 294/420 = 3240 + 294/420 = 3534/420
5. 3534/420 simplified gives 589/70
6. So, 54/7 + 42/60 = 589/70
   In mixed form: 829/70

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