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Add 2/35 and 36/60

2/35 + 36/60 is 23/35.

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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,
   2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/420 + 252/420 = 24 + 252/420 = 276/420
5. 276/420 simplified gives 23/35
6. So, 2/35 + 36/60 = 23/35

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