Add 7/20 and 9/35
7/20 + 9/35 is 17/28.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
49/140 + 36/140 = 49 + 36/140 = 85/140 - 85/140 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 7/20 + 9/35 = 17/28
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