Add 84/35 and 3/20
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 3/20
84/35 + 3/20 is 51/20.
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,
84/35 = 84 × 4/35 × 4 = 336/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Add the two like fractions:
336/140 + 21/140 = 336 + 21/140 = 357/140 - 357/140 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 84/35 + 3/20 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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