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Add 35/60 and 15/8

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

35/60 + 15/8 is 59/24.

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,
   35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/120 + 225/120 = 70 + 225/120 = 295/120
5. 295/120 simplified gives 59/24
6. So, 35/60 + 15/8 = 59/24
   In mixed form: 211/24

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