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Add 35/14 and 3/20

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 3/20

35/14 + 3/20 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    35/14 = 35 × 10/14 × 10 = 350/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/140 + 21/140 = 350 + 21/140 = 371/140
  5. 371/140 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 35/14 + 3/20 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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