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Add 20/35 and 6/49

20/35 + 6/49 is 34/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    20/35 = 20 × 7/35 × 7 = 140/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    6/49 = 6 × 5/49 × 5 = 30/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/245 + 30/245 = 140 + 30/245 = 170/245
  5. 170/245 simplified gives 34/49
  6. So, 20/35 + 6/49 = 34/49

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