Add 3/5 and 35/60
3/5 + 35/60 is 71/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
3/5 = 3 × 12/5 × 12 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 35/60 = 36 + 35/60 = 71/60 - So, 3/5 + 35/60 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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