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Add 35/60 and 40/50

35/60 + 40/50 is 83/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    40/50 = 40 × 6/50 × 6 = 240/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/300 + 240/300 = 175 + 240/300 = 415/300
  5. 415/300 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 35/60 + 40/50 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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