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Add 8/35 and 2/60

8/35 + 2/60 is 11/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/420 + 14/420 = 96 + 14/420 = 110/420
  5. 110/420 simplified gives 11/42
  6. So, 8/35 + 2/60 = 11/42

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