Add 20/35 and 60/80
20/35 + 60/80 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
20/35 = 20 × 16/35 × 16 = 320/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Add the two like fractions:
320/560 + 420/560 = 320 + 420/560 = 740/560 - 740/560 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 20/35 + 60/80 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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