Add 40/20 and 49/35
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 1 14/35
40/20 + 49/35 is 17/5.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 196/140 = 280 + 196/140 = 476/140 - 476/140 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 40/20 + 49/35 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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