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Add 70/35 and 3/60

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 3/60

70/35 + 3/60 is 41/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   70/35 = 70 × 12/35 × 12 = 840/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/420 + 21/420 = 840 + 21/420 = 861/420
5. 861/420 simplified gives 41/20
6. So, 70/35 + 3/60 = 41/20
   In mixed form: 21/20

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