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Add 20/35 and 42/8

1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 5 2/8

20/35 + 42/8 is 163/28.

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,
    42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/280 + 1470/280 = 160 + 1470/280 = 1630/280
  5. 1630/280 simplified gives 163/28
  6. So, 20/35 + 42/8 = 163/28
    In mixed form: 523/28

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