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Add 5/35 and 3/60

5/35 + 3/60 is 27/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 60/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/420 + 21/420 = 60 + 21/420 = 81/420
  5. 81/420 simplified gives 27/140
  6. So, 5/35 + 3/60 = 27/140

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