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Add 60/5 and 40/42

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 40/42

60/5 + 40/42 is 272/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   60/5 = 60 × 42/5 × 42 = 2520/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   40/42 = 40 × 5/42 × 5 = 200/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/210 + 200/210 = 2520 + 200/210 = 2720/210
5. 2720/210 simplified gives 272/21
6. So, 60/5 + 40/42 = 272/21
   In mixed form: 1220/21

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