Add 9/60 and 8/35, Solve 9/60 + 8/35 as a fraction

Add 9/60 and 8/35

9/60 + 8/35 is 53/140.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420
Add the two like fractions:
63/420 + 96/420 = 63 + 96/420 = 159/420
159/420 simplified gives 53/140
So, 9/60 + 8/35 = 53/140

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