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Add 60/35 and 84/96

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 84/96

60/35 + 84/96 is 145/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   60/35 = 60 × 96/35 × 96 = 5760/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5760/3360 + 2940/3360 = 5760 + 2940/3360 = 8700/3360
5. 8700/3360 simplified gives 145/56
6. So, 60/35 + 84/96 = 145/56
   In mixed form: 233/56

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