Add 35/4 and 5/60
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 5/60
35/4 + 5/60 is 53/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
35/4 = 35 × 15/4 × 15 = 525/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
525/60 + 5/60 = 525 + 5/60 = 530/60 - 530/60 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 35/4 + 5/60 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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