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Add 20/60 and 16/35

20/60 + 16/35 is 83/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    20/60 = 20 × 7/60 × 7 = 140/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/420 + 192/420 = 140 + 192/420 = 332/420
  5. 332/420 simplified gives 83/105
  6. So, 20/60 + 16/35 = 83/105

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