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Add 3/7 and 35/60

3/7 + 35/60 is 85/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    3/7 = 3 × 60/7 × 60 = 180/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/420 + 245/420 = 180 + 245/420 = 425/420
  5. 425/420 simplified gives 85/84
  6. So, 3/7 + 35/60 = 85/84
    In mixed form: 11/84

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