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Add 35/5 and 8/60

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 8/60

35/5 + 8/60 is 107/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/60 + 8/60 = 420 + 8/60 = 428/60
  5. 428/60 simplified gives 107/15
  6. So, 35/5 + 8/60 = 107/15
    In mixed form: 72/15

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