Add 12/35 and 1/20
12/35 + 1/20 is 11/28.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Add the two like fractions:
48/140 + 7/140 = 48 + 7/140 = 55/140 - 55/140 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 12/35 + 1/20 = 11/28
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