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Add 7/8 and 20/35

7/8 + 20/35 is 81/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/280 + 160/280 = 245 + 160/280 = 405/280
  5. 405/280 simplified gives 81/56
  6. So, 7/8 + 20/35 = 81/56
    In mixed form: 125/56

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