Add 20/4 and 14/35
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 14/35
20/4 + 14/35 is 27/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
20/4 = 20 × 35/4 × 35 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
700/140 + 56/140 = 700 + 56/140 = 756/140 - 756/140 simplified gives 27/5
- So, 20/4 + 14/35 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5
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