Add 2/20 and 3/35
2/20 + 3/35 is 13/70.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 12/140 = 14 + 12/140 = 26/140 - 26/140 simplified gives 13/70
- So, 2/20 + 3/35 = 13/70
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