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Add 35/49 and 4/60

35/49 + 4/60 is 82/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    35/49 = 35 × 60/49 × 60 = 2100/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/2940 + 196/2940 = 2100 + 196/2940 = 2296/2940
  5. 2296/2940 simplified gives 82/105
  6. So, 35/49 + 4/60 = 82/105

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