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Add 1/35 and 3/20

1/35 + 3/20 is 5/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/140 + 21/140 = 4 + 21/140 = 25/140
  5. 25/140 simplified gives 5/28
  6. So, 1/35 + 3/20 = 5/28

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