Add 30/4 and 20/35
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 20/35
30/4 + 20/35 is 113/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/140 + 80/140 = 1050 + 80/140 = 1130/140 - 1130/140 simplified gives 113/14
- So, 30/4 + 20/35 = 113/14
In mixed form: 81/14
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