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Add 60/75 and 20/35

60/75 + 20/35 is 48/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    60/75 = 60 × 7/75 × 7 = 420/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    20/35 = 20 × 15/35 × 15 = 300/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/525 + 300/525 = 420 + 300/525 = 720/525
  5. 720/525 simplified gives 48/35
  6. So, 60/75 + 20/35 = 48/35
    In mixed form: 113/35

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