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Add 35/12 and 56/60

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 56/60

35/12 + 56/60 is 77/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/60 + 56/60 = 175 + 56/60 = 231/60
5. 231/60 simplified gives 77/20
6. So, 35/12 + 56/60 = 77/20
   In mixed form: 317/20

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