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Add 35/60 and 60/56

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

35/60 + 60/56 is 139/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   35/60 = 35 × 14/60 × 14 = 490/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/840 + 900/840 = 490 + 900/840 = 1390/840
5. 1390/840 simplified gives 139/84
6. So, 35/60 + 60/56 = 139/84
   In mixed form: 155/84

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