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Add 60/35 and 56/20

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

60/35 + 56/20 is 158/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   60/35 = 60 × 4/35 × 4 = 240/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/140 + 392/140 = 240 + 392/140 = 632/140
5. 632/140 simplified gives 158/35
6. So, 60/35 + 56/20 = 158/35
   In mixed form: 418/35

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