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Add 60/35 and 21/48

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 21/48

60/35 + 21/48 is 241/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   60/35 = 60 × 48/35 × 48 = 2880/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   21/48 = 21 × 35/48 × 35 = 735/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/1680 + 735/1680 = 2880 + 735/1680 = 3615/1680
5. 3615/1680 simplified gives 241/112
6. So, 60/35 + 21/48 = 241/112
   In mixed form: 217/112

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