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Add 60/27 and 35/72

1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 35/72

60/27 + 35/72 is 65/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    60/27 = 60 × 8/27 × 8 = 480/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    35/72 = 35 × 3/72 × 3 = 105/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/216 + 105/216 = 480 + 105/216 = 585/216
  5. 585/216 simplified gives 65/24
  6. So, 60/27 + 35/72 = 65/24
    In mixed form: 217/24

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