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Add 6/35 and 48/20

1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 2 8/20

6/35 + 48/20 is 18/7.

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,
    6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/140 + 336/140 = 24 + 336/140 = 360/140
  5. 360/140 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 6/35 + 48/20 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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