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Add 5/12 and 35/60

5/12 + 35/60 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/60 + 35/60 = 25 + 35/60 = 60/60
5. 60/60 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 5/12 + 35/60 = 1/1

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