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Add 24/35 and 28/20

1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 1 8/20

24/35 + 28/20 is 73/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/140 + 196/140 = 96 + 196/140 = 292/140
  5. 292/140 simplified gives 73/35
  6. So, 24/35 + 28/20 = 73/35
    In mixed form: 23/35

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