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Add 35/42 and 9/60

35/42 + 9/60 is 59/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   35/42 = 35 × 10/42 × 10 = 350/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/420 + 63/420 = 350 + 63/420 = 413/420
5. 413/420 simplified gives 59/60
6. So, 35/42 + 9/60 = 59/60

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