Add 27/35 and 5/20
27/35 + 5/20 is 143/140.
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,
27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Add the two like fractions:
108/140 + 35/140 = 108 + 35/140 = 143/140 - So, 27/35 + 5/20 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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