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Add 60/42 and 24/80

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 24/80

60/42 + 24/80 is 121/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   60/42 = 60 × 40/42 × 40 = 2400/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   24/80 = 24 × 21/80 × 21 = 504/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/1680 + 504/1680 = 2400 + 504/1680 = 2904/1680
5. 2904/1680 simplified gives 121/70
6. So, 60/42 + 24/80 = 121/70
   In mixed form: 151/70

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