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Add 35/60 and 30/56

35/60 + 30/56 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    35/60 = 35 × 14/60 × 14 = 490/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/840 + 450/840 = 490 + 450/840 = 940/840
  5. 940/840 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 35/60 + 30/56 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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