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Add 9/35 and 20/7

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 2 6/7

9/35 + 20/7 is 109/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    20/7 = 20 × 5/7 × 5 = 100/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/35 + 100/35 = 9 + 100/35 = 109/35
  5. So, 9/35 + 20/7 = 109/35
    In mixed form: 34/35

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