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8/9 + 5/60 is 35/36.

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
160/180 + 15/180 = 160 + 15/180 = 175/180
5. 175/180 simplified gives 35/36
6. So, 8/9 + 5/60 = 35/36

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