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Add 42/35 and 2/20

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 2/20

42/35 + 2/20 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/140 + 14/140 = 168 + 14/140 = 182/140
  5. 182/140 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 42/35 + 2/20 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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