Add 56/20 and 6/35
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 6/35
56/20 + 6/35 is 104/35.
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,
56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
392/140 + 24/140 = 392 + 24/140 = 416/140 - 416/140 simplified gives 104/35
- So, 56/20 + 6/35 = 104/35
In mixed form: 234/35
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