Add 20/25 and 30/35
20/25 + 30/35 is 58/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
20/25 = 20 × 7/25 × 7 = 140/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
30/35 = 30 × 5/35 × 5 = 150/175 - Add the two like fractions:
140/175 + 150/175 = 140 + 150/175 = 290/175 - 290/175 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 20/25 + 30/35 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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