Add 20/40 and 12/35
20/40 + 12/35 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 96/280 = 140 + 96/280 = 236/280 - 236/280 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 20/40 + 12/35 = 59/70
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