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Add 6/10 and 35/60

6/10 + 35/60 is 71/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    6/10 = 6 × 6/10 × 6 = 36/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/60 + 35/60 = 36 + 35/60 = 71/60
  5. So, 6/10 + 35/60 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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