Add 72/35 and 8/20
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 8/20
72/35 + 8/20 is 86/35.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
288/140 + 56/140 = 288 + 56/140 = 344/140 - 344/140 simplified gives 86/35
- So, 72/35 + 8/20 = 86/35
In mixed form: 216/35
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