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Add 56/35 and 54/60

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 54/60

56/35 + 54/60 is 5/2.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 12/35 × 12 = 672/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/420 + 378/420 = 672 + 378/420 = 1050/420
  5. 1050/420 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 56/35 + 54/60 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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