Add 35/20 and 4/7
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 4/7
35/20 + 4/7 is 65/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
4/7 = 4 × 20/7 × 20 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
245/140 + 80/140 = 245 + 80/140 = 325/140 - 325/140 simplified gives 65/28
- So, 35/20 + 4/7 = 65/28
In mixed form: 29/28
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