Add 4/20 and 7/35
4/20 + 7/35 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 28/140 = 28 + 28/140 = 56/140 - 56/140 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 4/20 + 7/35 = 2/5
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