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Add 20/35 and 60/40

1^st number: 20/35, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

20/35 + 60/40 is 29/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   60/40 = 60 × 7/40 × 7 = 420/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/280 + 420/280 = 160 + 420/280 = 580/280
5. 580/280 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 20/35 + 60/40 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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