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Add 35/60 and 27/8

1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 3 3/8

35/60 + 27/8 is 95/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/120 + 405/120 = 70 + 405/120 = 475/120
  5. 475/120 simplified gives 95/24
  6. So, 35/60 + 27/8 = 95/24
    In mixed form: 323/24

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