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Add 60/28 and 42/75

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 42/75

60/28 + 42/75 is 473/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   60/28 = 60 × 75/28 × 75 = 4500/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4500/2100 + 1176/2100 = 4500 + 1176/2100 = 5676/2100
5. 5676/2100 simplified gives 473/175
6. So, 60/28 + 42/75 = 473/175
   In mixed form: 2123/175

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