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Add 35/8 and 60/96

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 60/96

35/8 + 60/96 is 5/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   35/8 = 35 × 12/8 × 12 = 420/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/96 + 60/96 = 420 + 60/96 = 480/96
5. 480/96 simplified gives 5/1
6. So, 35/8 + 60/96 = 5/1

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