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Add 84/2 and 35/60

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 35/60

84/2 + 35/60 is 511/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    84/2 = 84 × 30/2 × 30 = 2520/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/60 + 35/60 = 2520 + 35/60 = 2555/60
  5. 2555/60 simplified gives 511/12
  6. So, 84/2 + 35/60 = 511/12
    In mixed form: 427/12

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