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Add 75/60 and 35/40

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 35/40

75/60 + 35/40 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 105/120 = 150 + 105/120 = 255/120
5. 255/120 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 75/60 + 35/40 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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