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Add 1/35 and 8/20

1/35 + 8/20 is 3/7.

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,
    8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/140 + 56/140 = 4 + 56/140 = 60/140
  5. 60/140 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 1/35 + 8/20 = 3/7

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