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Add 60/9 and 32/35

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 32/35

60/9 + 32/35 is 796/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    60/9 = 60 × 35/9 × 35 = 2100/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    32/35 = 32 × 9/35 × 9 = 288/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/315 + 288/315 = 2100 + 288/315 = 2388/315
  5. 2388/315 simplified gives 796/105
  6. So, 60/9 + 32/35 = 796/105
    In mixed form: 761/105

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