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Add 35/7 and 72/60

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 1 12/60

35/7 + 72/60 is 31/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    35/7 = 35 × 60/7 × 60 = 2100/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/420 + 504/420 = 2100 + 504/420 = 2604/420
  5. 2604/420 simplified gives 31/5
  6. So, 35/7 + 72/60 = 31/5
    In mixed form: 61/5

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