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Add 84/20 and 6/35

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 6/35

84/20 + 6/35 is 153/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/140 + 24/140 = 588 + 24/140 = 612/140
  5. 612/140 simplified gives 153/35
  6. So, 84/20 + 6/35 = 153/35
    In mixed form: 413/35

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