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Add 20/40 and 6/35

20/40 + 6/35 is 47/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/280 + 48/280 = 140 + 48/280 = 188/280
  5. 188/280 simplified gives 47/70
  6. So, 20/40 + 6/35 = 47/70

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