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Add 60/35 and 98/72

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

60/35 + 98/72 is 775/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   60/35 = 60 × 72/35 × 72 = 4320/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   98/72 = 98 × 35/72 × 35 = 3430/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/2520 + 3430/2520 = 4320 + 3430/2520 = 7750/2520
5. 7750/2520 simplified gives 775/252
6. So, 60/35 + 98/72 = 775/252
   In mixed form: 319/252

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