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Add 8/35 and 14/20

8/35 + 14/20 is 13/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/140 + 98/140 = 32 + 98/140 = 130/140
  5. 130/140 simplified gives 13/14
  6. So, 8/35 + 14/20 = 13/14

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