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Add 35/20 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 42/60

35/20 + 42/60 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/60 + 42/60 = 105 + 42/60 = 147/60
5. 147/60 simplified gives 49/20
6. So, 35/20 + 42/60 = 49/20
   In mixed form: 29/20

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