Add 24/6 and 60/35, Solve 4 0/6 + 1 25/35 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 60/35

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

24/6 + 60/35 is 40/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
60/35 = 60 × 6/35 × 6 = 360/210
Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 360/210 = 840 + 360/210 = 1200/210
1200/210 simplified gives 40/7
So, 24/6 + 60/35 = 40/7
In mixed form: 55/7

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