Add 7/8 and 20/35
7/8 + 20/35 is 81/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
245/280 + 160/280 = 245 + 160/280 = 405/280 - 405/280 simplified gives 81/56
- So, 7/8 + 20/35 = 81/56
In mixed form: 125/56
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