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Add 14/35 and 15/60

14/35 + 15/60 is 13/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/420 + 105/420 = 168 + 105/420 = 273/420
  5. 273/420 simplified gives 13/20
  6. So, 14/35 + 15/60 = 13/20

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