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Add 6/4 and 20/35

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 20/35

6/4 + 20/35 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/140 + 80/140 = 210 + 80/140 = 290/140
  5. 290/140 simplified gives 29/14
  6. So, 6/4 + 20/35 = 29/14
    In mixed form: 21/14

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