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Add 60/42 and 28/24

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

60/42 + 28/24 is 109/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/168 + 196/168 = 240 + 196/168 = 436/168
5. 436/168 simplified gives 109/42
6. So, 60/42 + 28/24 = 109/42
   In mixed form: 225/42

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