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Add 60/75 and 40/35

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

60/75 + 40/35 is 68/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   60/75 = 60 × 7/75 × 7 = 420/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   40/35 = 40 × 15/35 × 15 = 600/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/525 + 600/525 = 420 + 600/525 = 1020/525
5. 1020/525 simplified gives 68/35
6. So, 60/75 + 40/35 = 68/35
   In mixed form: 133/35

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