Add 8/20 and 14/35
8/20 + 14/35 is 4/5.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
56/140 + 56/140 = 56 + 56/140 = 112/140 - 112/140 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 8/20 + 14/35 = 4/5
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