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Add 60/42 and 9/45

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 9/45

60/42 + 9/45 is 57/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   60/42 = 60 × 15/42 × 15 = 900/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   9/45 = 9 × 14/45 × 14 = 126/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/630 + 126/630 = 900 + 126/630 = 1026/630
5. 1026/630 simplified gives 57/35
6. So, 60/42 + 9/45 = 57/35
   In mixed form: 122/35

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