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Add 8/60 and 35/40

8/60 + 35/40 is 121/120.

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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,
   8/60 = 8 × 2/60 × 2 = 16/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/120 + 105/120 = 16 + 105/120 = 121/120
5. So, 8/60 + 35/40 = 121/120
   In mixed form: 11/120

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