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Add 60/25 and 4/42

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 4/42

60/25 + 4/42 is 262/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   60/25 = 60 × 42/25 × 42 = 2520/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   4/42 = 4 × 25/42 × 25 = 100/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1050 + 100/1050 = 2520 + 100/1050 = 2620/1050
5. 2620/1050 simplified gives 262/105
6. So, 60/25 + 4/42 = 262/105
   In mixed form: 252/105

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