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Add 72/35 and 14/60

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 14/60

72/35 + 14/60 is 481/210.

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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,
   72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/420 + 98/420 = 864 + 98/420 = 962/420
5. 962/420 simplified gives 481/210
6. So, 72/35 + 14/60 = 481/210
   In mixed form: 261/210

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