Add 35/60 and 60/75
35/60 + 60/75 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300 - Add the two like fractions:
175/300 + 240/300 = 175 + 240/300 = 415/300 - 415/300 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 35/60 + 60/75 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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