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Add 60/5 and 42/64

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 42/64

60/5 + 42/64 is 405/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
   60/5 = 60 × 64/5 × 64 = 3840/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/320 + 210/320 = 3840 + 210/320 = 4050/320
5. 4050/320 simplified gives 405/32
6. So, 60/5 + 42/64 = 405/32
   In mixed form: 1221/32

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