Add 80/35 and 35/60, Solve 2 10/35 + 35/60 as a fraction

Add 80/35 and 35/60

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 35/60

80/35 + 35/60 is 241/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
80/35 = 80 × 12/35 × 12 = 960/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
Add the two like fractions:
960/420 + 245/420 = 960 + 245/420 = 1205/420
1205/420 simplified gives 241/84
So, 80/35 + 35/60 = 241/84
In mixed form: 273/84

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