Add 3/35 and 2/60
3/35 + 2/60 is 5/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Add the two like fractions:
36/420 + 14/420 = 36 + 14/420 = 50/420 - 50/420 simplified gives 5/42
- So, 3/35 + 2/60 = 5/42
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