Add 32/5 and 20/35
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 20/35
32/5 + 20/35 is 244/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
32/5 = 32 × 7/5 × 7 = 224/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
20/35 = 20 × 1/35 × 1 = 20/35 - Add the two like fractions:
224/35 + 20/35 = 224 + 20/35 = 244/35 - So, 32/5 + 20/35 = 244/35
In mixed form: 634/35
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