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Add 35/48 and 2/60

35/48 + 2/60 is 61/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/240 + 8/240 = 175 + 8/240 = 183/240
  5. 183/240 simplified gives 61/80
  6. So, 35/48 + 2/60 = 61/80

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