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Add 3/35 and 60/9

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 6 6/9

3/35 + 60/9 is 709/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    60/9 = 60 × 35/9 × 35 = 2100/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/315 + 2100/315 = 27 + 2100/315 = 2127/315
  5. 2127/315 simplified gives 709/105
  6. So, 3/35 + 60/9 = 709/105
    In mixed form: 679/105

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