Add 60/35 and 35/6, Solve 1 25/35 + 5 5/6 as a fraction

Add 60/35 and 35/6

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

60/35 + 35/6 is 317/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
60/35 = 60 × 6/35 × 6 = 360/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 1225/210 = 360 + 1225/210 = 1585/210
1585/210 simplified gives 317/42
So, 60/35 + 35/6 = 317/42
In mixed form: 723/42

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