Add 35/6 and 72/60, Solve 5 5/6 + 1 12/60 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 72/60

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

35/6 + 72/60 is 211/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
35/6 = 35 × 10/6 × 10 = 350/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
Add the two like fractions:
350/60 + 72/60 = 350 + 72/60 = 422/60
422/60 simplified gives 211/30
So, 35/6 + 72/60 = 211/30
In mixed form: 71/30

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