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Add 60/35 and 84/56

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

60/35 + 84/56 is 45/14.

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 5/56 × 5 = 420/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/280 + 420/280 = 480 + 420/280 = 900/280
5. 900/280 simplified gives 45/14
6. So, 60/35 + 84/56 = 45/14
   In mixed form: 33/14

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