Add 4/35 and 45/20
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 2 5/20
4/35 + 45/20 is 331/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 315/140 = 16 + 315/140 = 331/140 - So, 4/35 + 45/20 = 331/140
In mixed form: 251/140
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