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Add 56/84 and 35/60

56/84 + 35/60 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/420 + 245/420 = 280 + 245/420 = 525/420
5. 525/420 simplified gives 5/4
6. So, 56/84 + 35/60 = 5/4
   In mixed form: 11/4

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