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Add 35/3 and 72/60

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

35/3 + 72/60 is 193/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   35/3 = 35 × 20/3 × 20 = 700/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/60 + 72/60 = 700 + 72/60 = 772/60
5. 772/60 simplified gives 193/15
6. So, 35/3 + 72/60 = 193/15
   In mixed form: 1213/15

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