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Add 81/14 and 42/60

1^st number: 5 11/14, 2^nd number: 42/60

81/14 + 42/60 is 227/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   81/14 = 81 × 30/14 × 30 = 2430/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/420 + 294/420 = 2430 + 294/420 = 2724/420
5. 2724/420 simplified gives 227/35
6. So, 81/14 + 42/60 = 227/35
   In mixed form: 617/35

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