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Add 35/14 and 12/60

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 12/60

35/14 + 12/60 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    35/14 = 35 × 30/14 × 30 = 1050/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/420 + 84/420 = 1050 + 84/420 = 1134/420
  5. 1134/420 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 35/14 + 12/60 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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