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Add 2/18 and 35/60

2/18 + 35/60 is 25/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/180 + 105/180 = 20 + 105/180 = 125/180
  5. 125/180 simplified gives 25/36
  6. So, 2/18 + 35/60 = 25/36

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