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Add 35/7 and 20/27

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 20/27

35/7 + 20/27 is 155/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    35/7 = 35 × 27/7 × 27 = 945/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    20/27 = 20 × 7/27 × 7 = 140/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/189 + 140/189 = 945 + 140/189 = 1085/189
  5. 1085/189 simplified gives 155/27
  6. So, 35/7 + 20/27 = 155/27
    In mixed form: 520/27

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