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Add 5/35 and 6/20

5/35 + 6/20 is 31/70.

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,
    5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/140 + 42/140 = 20 + 42/140 = 62/140
  5. 62/140 simplified gives 31/70
  6. So, 5/35 + 6/20 = 31/70

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