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Add 3/4 and 20/35

3/4 + 20/35 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    3/4 = 3 × 35/4 × 35 = 105/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/140 + 80/140 = 105 + 80/140 = 185/140
  5. 185/140 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 3/4 + 20/35 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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