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Add 60/42 and 16/35

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 16/35

60/42 + 16/35 is 66/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
   16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/210 + 96/210 = 300 + 96/210 = 396/210
5. 396/210 simplified gives 66/35
6. So, 60/42 + 16/35 = 66/35
   In mixed form: 131/35

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