Add 5/35 and 5/20
5/35 + 5/20 is 11/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 35/140 = 20 + 35/140 = 55/140 - 55/140 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 5/35 + 5/20 = 11/28
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