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Add 4/60 and 56/35

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

4/60 + 56/35 is 5/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   56/35 = 56 × 12/35 × 12 = 672/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/420 + 672/420 = 28 + 672/420 = 700/420
5. 700/420 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 4/60 + 56/35 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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