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Add 50/35 and 45/60

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 45/60

50/35 + 45/60 is 61/28.

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,
    50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/420 + 315/420 = 600 + 315/420 = 915/420
  5. 915/420 simplified gives 61/28
  6. So, 50/35 + 45/60 = 61/28
    In mixed form: 25/28

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