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Add 35/60 and 56/3

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 18 2/3

35/60 + 56/3 is 77/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   56/3 = 56 × 20/3 × 20 = 1120/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/60 + 1120/60 = 35 + 1120/60 = 1155/60
5. 1155/60 simplified gives 77/4
6. So, 35/60 + 56/3 = 77/4
   In mixed form: 191/4

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