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Add 60/42 and 14/5

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

60/42 + 14/5 is 148/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   14/5 = 14 × 42/5 × 42 = 588/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/210 + 588/210 = 300 + 588/210 = 888/210
5. 888/210 simplified gives 148/35
6. So, 60/42 + 14/5 = 148/35
   In mixed form: 48/35

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