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Add 45/60 and 10/35

45/60 + 10/35 is 29/28.

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,
    45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/420 + 120/420 = 315 + 120/420 = 435/420
  5. 435/420 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 45/60 + 10/35 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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