Add 60/4 and 75/35
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 2 5/35
60/4 + 75/35 is 120/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
75/35 = 75 × 4/35 × 4 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/140 + 300/140 = 2100 + 300/140 = 2400/140 - 2400/140 simplified gives 120/7
- So, 60/4 + 75/35 = 120/7
In mixed form: 171/7
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