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Add 60/35 and 5/42

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 5/42

60/35 + 5/42 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   60/35 = 60 × 6/35 × 6 = 360/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/210 + 25/210 = 360 + 25/210 = 385/210
5. 385/210 simplified gives 11/6
6. So, 60/35 + 5/42 = 11/6
   In mixed form: 15/6

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