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Add 81/35 and 4/60

1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 4/60

81/35 + 4/60 is 50/21.

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,
    81/35 = 81 × 12/35 × 12 = 972/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/420 + 28/420 = 972 + 28/420 = 1000/420
  5. 1000/420 simplified gives 50/21
  6. So, 81/35 + 4/60 = 50/21
    In mixed form: 28/21

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