Add 1/4 and 20/35
1/4 + 20/35 is 23/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 80/140 = 35 + 80/140 = 115/140 - 115/140 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 1/4 + 20/35 = 23/28
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