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Add 35/5 and 60/54

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/54

35/5 + 60/54 is 73/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    35/5 = 35 × 54/5 × 54 = 1890/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/270 + 300/270 = 1890 + 300/270 = 2190/270
  5. 2190/270 simplified gives 73/9
  6. So, 35/5 + 60/54 = 73/9
    In mixed form: 81/9

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