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Add 20/9 and 40/35

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 5/35

20/9 + 40/35 is 212/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    20/9 = 20 × 35/9 × 35 = 700/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/315 + 360/315 = 700 + 360/315 = 1060/315
  5. 1060/315 simplified gives 212/63
  6. So, 20/9 + 40/35 = 212/63
    In mixed form: 323/63

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