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Add 35/7 and 8/20

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 8/20

35/7 + 8/20 is 27/5.

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,
    8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/140 + 56/140 = 700 + 56/140 = 756/140
  5. 756/140 simplified gives 27/5
  6. So, 35/7 + 8/20 = 27/5
    In mixed form: 52/5

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