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Add 60/24 and 5/35

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 5/35

60/24 + 5/35 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/840 + 120/840 = 2100 + 120/840 = 2220/840
5. 2220/840 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 60/24 + 5/35 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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