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Add 60/35 and 40/45

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 40/45

60/35 + 40/45 is 164/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   60/35 = 60 × 9/35 × 9 = 540/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/315 + 280/315 = 540 + 280/315 = 820/315
5. 820/315 simplified gives 164/63
6. So, 60/35 + 40/45 = 164/63
   In mixed form: 238/63

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