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Add 35/60 and 56/9

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

35/60 + 56/9 is 245/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/180 + 1120/180 = 105 + 1120/180 = 1225/180
5. 1225/180 simplified gives 245/36
6. So, 35/60 + 56/9 = 245/36
   In mixed form: 629/36

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