Add 2/4 and 20/35
2/4 + 20/35 is 15/14.
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,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 80/140 = 70 + 80/140 = 150/140 - 150/140 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 2/4 + 20/35 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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