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Add 60/35 and 42/49

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 42/49

60/35 + 42/49 is 18/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   60/35 = 60 × 7/35 × 7 = 420/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   42/49 = 42 × 5/49 × 5 = 210/245
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/245 + 210/245 = 420 + 210/245 = 630/245
5. 630/245 simplified gives 18/7
6. So, 60/35 + 42/49 = 18/7
   In mixed form: 24/7

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