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Add 35/18 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 42/60

35/18 + 42/60 is 119/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/180 + 126/180 = 350 + 126/180 = 476/180
5. 476/180 simplified gives 119/45
6. So, 35/18 + 42/60 = 119/45
   In mixed form: 229/45

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