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Add 72/35 and 42/60

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 42/60

72/35 + 42/60 is 193/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/420 + 294/420 = 864 + 294/420 = 1158/420
5. 1158/420 simplified gives 193/70
6. So, 72/35 + 42/60 = 193/70
   In mixed form: 253/70

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