Add 20/35 and 6/8
20/35 + 6/8 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
6/8 = 6 × 35/8 × 35 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
160/280 + 210/280 = 160 + 210/280 = 370/280 - 370/280 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 20/35 + 6/8 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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