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Add 35/9 and 72/60

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

35/9 + 72/60 is 229/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/180 + 216/180 = 700 + 216/180 = 916/180
5. 916/180 simplified gives 229/45
6. So, 35/9 + 72/60 = 229/45
   In mixed form: 54/45

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