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Add 35/7 and 12/20

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 12/20

35/7 + 12/20 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    35/7 = 35 × 20/7 × 20 = 700/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/140 + 84/140 = 700 + 84/140 = 784/140
  5. 784/140 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 35/7 + 12/20 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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