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Add 35/60 and 48/40

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

35/60 + 48/40 is 107/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
   48/40 = 48 × 3/40 × 3 = 144/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/120 + 144/120 = 70 + 144/120 = 214/120
5. 214/120 simplified gives 107/60
6. So, 35/60 + 48/40 = 107/60
   In mixed form: 147/60

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