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Add 49/35 and 8/20

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 8/20

49/35 + 8/20 is 9/5.

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,
    49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/140 + 56/140 = 196 + 56/140 = 252/140
  5. 252/140 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 49/35 + 8/20 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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