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Add 35/49 and 6/60

35/49 + 6/60 is 57/70.

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,
    6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/2940 + 294/2940 = 2100 + 294/2940 = 2394/2940
  5. 2394/2940 simplified gives 57/70
  6. So, 35/49 + 6/60 = 57/70

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