Add 35/20 and 49/56
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 49/56
35/20 + 49/56 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
35/20 = 35 × 14/20 × 14 = 490/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 245/280 = 490 + 245/280 = 735/280 - 735/280 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 35/20 + 49/56 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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