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Add 20/35 and 25/8

1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 3 1/8

20/35 + 25/8 is 207/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/280 + 875/280 = 160 + 875/280 = 1035/280
  5. 1035/280 simplified gives 207/56
  6. So, 20/35 + 25/8 = 207/56
    In mixed form: 339/56

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