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Add 20/7 and 35/40

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 35/40

20/7 + 35/40 is 209/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    20/7 = 20 × 40/7 × 40 = 800/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/280 + 245/280 = 800 + 245/280 = 1045/280
  5. 1045/280 simplified gives 209/56
  6. So, 20/7 + 35/40 = 209/56
    In mixed form: 341/56

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