Add 2/35 and 32/20
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 12/20
2/35 + 32/20 is 58/35.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
32/20 = 32 × 7/20 × 7 = 224/140 - Add the two like fractions:
8/140 + 224/140 = 8 + 224/140 = 232/140 - 232/140 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 2/35 + 32/20 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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