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Add 60/42 and 2/14

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 2/14

60/42 + 2/14 is 11/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   60/42 = 60 × 1/42 × 1 = 60/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/42 + 6/42 = 60 + 6/42 = 66/42
5. 66/42 simplified gives 11/7
6. So, 60/42 + 2/14 = 11/7
   In mixed form: 14/7

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