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Add 14/35 and 96/20

1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 4 16/20

14/35 + 96/20 is 26/5.

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,
    14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    96/20 = 96 × 7/20 × 7 = 672/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/140 + 672/140 = 56 + 672/140 = 728/140
  5. 728/140 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 14/35 + 96/20 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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