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Add 14/2 and 20/35

1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 20/35

14/2 + 20/35 is 53/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    14/2 = 14 × 35/2 × 35 = 490/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/70 + 40/70 = 490 + 40/70 = 530/70
  5. 530/70 simplified gives 53/7
  6. So, 14/2 + 20/35 = 53/7
    In mixed form: 74/7

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