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Add 60/35 and 45/8

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

60/35 + 45/8 is 411/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   45/8 = 45 × 35/8 × 35 = 1575/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/280 + 1575/280 = 480 + 1575/280 = 2055/280
5. 2055/280 simplified gives 411/56
6. So, 60/35 + 45/8 = 411/56
   In mixed form: 719/56

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