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Add 35/20 and 56/9

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 6 2/9

35/20 + 56/9 is 287/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/180 + 1120/180 = 315 + 1120/180 = 1435/180
  5. 1435/180 simplified gives 287/36
  6. So, 35/20 + 56/9 = 287/36
    In mixed form: 735/36

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