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Add 60/42 and 35/64

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 35/64

60/42 + 35/64 is 885/448.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   60/42 = 60 × 32/42 × 32 = 1920/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   35/64 = 35 × 21/64 × 21 = 735/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/1344 + 735/1344 = 1920 + 735/1344 = 2655/1344
5. 2655/1344 simplified gives 885/448
6. So, 60/42 + 35/64 = 885/448
   In mixed form: 1437/448

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