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Add 35/60 and 8/3

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

35/60 + 8/3 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 3 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/60 + 160/60 = 35 + 160/60 = 195/60
  5. 195/60 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 35/60 + 8/3 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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