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Add 35/21 and 60/48

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

35/21 + 60/48 is 35/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   35/21 = 35 × 16/21 × 16 = 560/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/336 + 420/336 = 560 + 420/336 = 980/336
5. 980/336 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 35/21 + 60/48 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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