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Add 32/35 and 28/20

1st number: 32/35, 2nd number: 1 8/20

32/35 + 28/20 is 81/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    32/35 = 32 × 4/35 × 4 = 128/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/140 + 196/140 = 128 + 196/140 = 324/140
  5. 324/140 simplified gives 81/35
  6. So, 32/35 + 28/20 = 81/35
    In mixed form: 211/35

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