Add 75/20 and 50/35
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 1 15/35
75/20 + 50/35 is 145/28.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Add the two like fractions:
525/140 + 200/140 = 525 + 200/140 = 725/140 - 725/140 simplified gives 145/28
- So, 75/20 + 50/35 = 145/28
In mixed form: 55/28
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