Add 9/35 and 28/20
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 8/20
9/35 + 28/20 is 58/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140 - Add the two like fractions:
36/140 + 196/140 = 36 + 196/140 = 232/140 - 232/140 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 9/35 + 28/20 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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