Add 35/70 and 48/60, Solve 35/70 + 48/60 as a fraction

Add 35/70 and 48/60

35/70 + 48/60 is 13/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
35/70 = 35 × 6/70 × 6 = 210/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420
Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 336/420 = 210 + 336/420 = 546/420
546/420 simplified gives 13/10
So, 35/70 + 48/60 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10

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