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Add 60/42 and 70/16

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

60/42 + 70/16 is 325/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   60/42 = 60 × 8/42 × 8 = 480/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   70/16 = 70 × 21/16 × 21 = 1470/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/336 + 1470/336 = 480 + 1470/336 = 1950/336
5. 1950/336 simplified gives 325/56
6. So, 60/42 + 70/16 = 325/56
   In mixed form: 545/56

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