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Add 8/60 and 35/80

8/60 + 35/80 is 137/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/240 + 105/240 = 32 + 105/240 = 137/240
5. So, 8/60 + 35/80 = 137/240

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