Add 20/5 and 12/35
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 12/35
20/5 + 12/35 is 152/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
20/5 = 20 × 7/5 × 7 = 140/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
12/35 = 12 × 1/35 × 1 = 12/35 - Add the two like fractions:
140/35 + 12/35 = 140 + 12/35 = 152/35 - So, 20/5 + 12/35 = 152/35
In mixed form: 412/35
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