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Add 8/3 and 20/35

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 20/35

8/3 + 20/35 is 68/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    8/3 = 8 × 35/3 × 35 = 280/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/105 + 60/105 = 280 + 60/105 = 340/105
  5. 340/105 simplified gives 68/21
  6. So, 8/3 + 20/35 = 68/21
    In mixed form: 35/21

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