Add 35/25 and 56/60
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 56/60
35/25 + 56/60 is 7/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
35/25 = 35 × 12/25 × 12 = 420/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
420/300 + 280/300 = 420 + 280/300 = 700/300 - 700/300 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 35/25 + 56/60 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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