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Add 35/12 and 2/60

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 2/60

35/12 + 2/60 is 59/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/60 + 2/60 = 175 + 2/60 = 177/60
5. 177/60 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 35/12 + 2/60 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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