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Add 60/42 and 10/48

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 10/48

60/42 + 10/48 is 275/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   60/42 = 60 × 8/42 × 8 = 480/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/336 + 70/336 = 480 + 70/336 = 550/336
5. 550/336 simplified gives 275/168
6. So, 60/42 + 10/48 = 275/168
   In mixed form: 1107/168

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