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Add 60/35 and 56/70

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 56/70

60/35 + 56/70 is 88/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   60/35 = 60 × 2/35 × 2 = 120/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   56/70 = 56 × 1/70 × 1 = 56/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/70 + 56/70 = 120 + 56/70 = 176/70
5. 176/70 simplified gives 88/35
6. So, 60/35 + 56/70 = 88/35
   In mixed form: 218/35

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