Add 24/35 and 40/20
1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 2 0/20
24/35 + 40/20 is 94/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Add the two like fractions:
96/140 + 280/140 = 96 + 280/140 = 376/140 - 376/140 simplified gives 94/35
- So, 24/35 + 40/20 = 94/35
In mixed form: 224/35
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