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Add 36/8 and 80/60

1^st number: 4 4/8, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

36/8 + 80/60 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   80/60 = 80 × 2/60 × 2 = 160/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/120 + 160/120 = 540 + 160/120 = 700/120
5. 700/120 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 36/8 + 80/60 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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