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Add 35/3 and 60/54

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1 6/54

35/3 + 60/54 is 115/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    35/3 = 35 × 18/3 × 18 = 630/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/54 + 60/54 = 630 + 60/54 = 690/54
  5. 690/54 simplified gives 115/9
  6. So, 35/3 + 60/54 = 115/9
    In mixed form: 127/9

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