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Add 35/60 and 56/49

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

35/60 + 56/49 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   35/60 = 35 × 49/60 × 49 = 1715/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   56/49 = 56 × 60/49 × 60 = 3360/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1715/2940 + 3360/2940 = 1715 + 3360/2940 = 5075/2940
5. 5075/2940 simplified gives 145/84
6. So, 35/60 + 56/49 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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