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Add 35/4 and 60/9

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 6 6/9

35/4 + 60/9 is 185/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    35/4 = 35 × 9/4 × 9 = 315/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    60/9 = 60 × 4/9 × 4 = 240/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/36 + 240/36 = 315 + 240/36 = 555/36
  5. 555/36 simplified gives 185/12
  6. So, 35/4 + 60/9 = 185/12
    In mixed form: 155/12

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