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Add 20/72 and 2/35

20/72 + 2/35 is 211/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    20/72 = 20 × 35/72 × 35 = 700/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    2/35 = 2 × 72/35 × 72 = 144/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2520 + 144/2520 = 700 + 144/2520 = 844/2520
  5. 844/2520 simplified gives 211/630
  6. So, 20/72 + 2/35 = 211/630

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