Add 5/35 and 36/60
5/35 + 36/60 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 60/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Add the two like fractions:
60/420 + 252/420 = 60 + 252/420 = 312/420 - 312/420 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 5/35 + 36/60 = 26/35
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