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Add 60/35 and 45/56

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 45/56

60/35 + 45/56 is 141/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/280 + 225/280 = 480 + 225/280 = 705/280
5. 705/280 simplified gives 141/56
6. So, 60/35 + 45/56 = 141/56
   In mixed form: 229/56

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