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Add 60/35 and 18/28

1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 18/28

60/35 + 18/28 is 33/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    60/35 = 60 × 4/35 × 4 = 240/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/140 + 90/140 = 240 + 90/140 = 330/140
  5. 330/140 simplified gives 33/14
  6. So, 60/35 + 18/28 = 33/14
    In mixed form: 25/14

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