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Add 15/60 and 35/8

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

15/60 + 35/8 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   15/60 = 15 × 2/60 × 2 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/120 + 525/120 = 30 + 525/120 = 555/120
5. 555/120 simplified gives 37/8
6. So, 15/60 + 35/8 = 37/8
   In mixed form: 45/8

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