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Add 3/20 and 10/35

3/20 + 10/35 is 61/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/140 + 40/140 = 21 + 40/140 = 61/140
  5. So, 3/20 + 10/35 = 61/140

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