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Add 60/28 and 72/35

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

60/28 + 72/35 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/140 + 288/140 = 300 + 288/140 = 588/140
5. 588/140 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 60/28 + 72/35 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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