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Add 60/35 and 7/36

1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 7/36

60/35 + 7/36 is 481/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    60/35 = 60 × 36/35 × 36 = 2160/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/1260 + 245/1260 = 2160 + 245/1260 = 2405/1260
  5. 2405/1260 simplified gives 481/252
  6. So, 60/35 + 7/36 = 481/252
    In mixed form: 1229/252

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