Add 80/20 and 4/35
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 4/35
80/20 + 4/35 is 144/35.
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,
80/20 = 80 × 7/20 × 7 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Add the two like fractions:
560/140 + 16/140 = 560 + 16/140 = 576/140 - 576/140 simplified gives 144/35
- So, 80/20 + 4/35 = 144/35
In mixed form: 44/35
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