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Add 10/36 and 60/35

1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 25/35

10/36 + 60/35 is 251/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    10/36 = 10 × 35/36 × 35 = 350/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    60/35 = 60 × 36/35 × 36 = 2160/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/1260 + 2160/1260 = 350 + 2160/1260 = 2510/1260
  5. 2510/1260 simplified gives 251/126
  6. So, 10/36 + 60/35 = 251/126
    In mixed form: 1125/126

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