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Add 35/84 and 8/60

35/84 + 8/60 is 11/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/420 + 56/420 = 175 + 56/420 = 231/420
5. 231/420 simplified gives 11/20
6. So, 35/84 + 8/60 = 11/20

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