Add 20/15 and 4/35
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 4/35
20/15 + 4/35 is 152/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
20/15 = 20 × 7/15 × 7 = 140/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105 - Add the two like fractions:
140/105 + 12/105 = 140 + 12/105 = 152/105 - So, 20/15 + 4/35 = 152/105
In mixed form: 147/105
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