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Add 48/35 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 42/60

48/35 + 42/60 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   48/35 = 48 × 12/35 × 12 = 576/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/420 + 294/420 = 576 + 294/420 = 870/420
5. 870/420 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 48/35 + 42/60 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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