Add 7/35 and 8/20
7/35 + 8/20 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 56/140 = 28 + 56/140 = 84/140 - 84/140 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 7/35 + 8/20 = 3/5
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