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Add 60/8 and 35/90

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 35/90

60/8 + 35/90 is 71/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/360 + 140/360 = 2700 + 140/360 = 2840/360
5. 2840/360 simplified gives 71/9
6. So, 60/8 + 35/90 = 71/9
   In mixed form: 78/9

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