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Add 60/9 and 35/5

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 7 0/5

60/9 + 35/5 is 41/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    35/5 = 35 × 9/5 × 9 = 315/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/45 + 315/45 = 300 + 315/45 = 615/45
  5. 615/45 simplified gives 41/3
  6. So, 60/9 + 35/5 = 41/3
    In mixed form: 132/3

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