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Add 25/35 and 60/56

1^st number: 25/35, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

25/35 + 60/56 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   25/35 = 25 × 8/35 × 8 = 200/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/280 + 300/280 = 200 + 300/280 = 500/280
5. 500/280 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 25/35 + 60/56 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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