Add 35/56 and 9/20
35/56 + 9/20 is 43/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
9/20 = 9 × 14/20 × 14 = 126/280 - Add the two like fractions:
175/280 + 126/280 = 175 + 126/280 = 301/280 - 301/280 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 35/56 + 9/20 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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