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Add 35/60 and 40/35

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

35/60 + 40/35 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   40/35 = 40 × 12/35 × 12 = 480/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/420 + 480/420 = 245 + 480/420 = 725/420
5. 725/420 simplified gives 145/84
6. So, 35/60 + 40/35 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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