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Add 15/35 and 50/60

15/35 + 50/60 is 53/42.

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,
    15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/420 + 350/420 = 180 + 350/420 = 530/420
  5. 530/420 simplified gives 53/42
  6. So, 15/35 + 50/60 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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