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Add 60/50 and 42/45

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 42/45

60/50 + 42/45 is 32/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   42/45 = 42 × 10/45 × 10 = 420/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/450 + 420/450 = 540 + 420/450 = 960/450
5. 960/450 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 60/50 + 42/45 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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