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Add 5/6 and 35/60

5/6 + 35/60 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/60 + 35/60 = 50 + 35/60 = 85/60
  5. 85/60 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 5/6 + 35/60 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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