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Add 72/5 and 60/42

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

72/5 + 60/42 is 554/35.

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,
   72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/210 + 300/210 = 3024 + 300/210 = 3324/210
5. 3324/210 simplified gives 554/35
6. So, 72/5 + 60/42 = 554/35
   In mixed form: 1529/35

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