Add 20/8 and 10/35
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 10/35
20/8 + 10/35 is 39/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
20/8 = 20 × 35/8 × 35 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
700/280 + 80/280 = 700 + 80/280 = 780/280 - 780/280 simplified gives 39/14
- So, 20/8 + 10/35 = 39/14
In mixed form: 211/14
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