Add 35/7 and 48/20
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 2 8/20
35/7 + 48/20 is 37/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
35/7 = 35 × 20/7 × 20 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140 - Add the two like fractions:
700/140 + 336/140 = 700 + 336/140 = 1036/140 - 1036/140 simplified gives 37/5
- So, 35/7 + 48/20 = 37/5
In mixed form: 72/5
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