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Add 60/42 and 60/10

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

60/42 + 60/10 is 52/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 10 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 10 × 21 = 210,
   60/10 = 60 × 21/10 × 21 = 1260/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/210 + 1260/210 = 300 + 1260/210 = 1560/210
5. 1560/210 simplified gives 52/7
6. So, 60/42 + 60/10 = 52/7
   In mixed form: 73/7

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