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Add 4/60 and 30/35

4/60 + 30/35 is 97/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/420 + 360/420 = 28 + 360/420 = 388/420
  5. 388/420 simplified gives 97/105
  6. So, 4/60 + 30/35 = 97/105

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