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Add 56/35 and 18/60

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 18/60

56/35 + 18/60 is 19/10.

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,
   56/35 = 56 × 12/35 × 12 = 672/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   18/60 = 18 × 7/60 × 7 = 126/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/420 + 126/420 = 672 + 126/420 = 798/420
5. 798/420 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 56/35 + 18/60 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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