Add 20/3 and 27/35
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 27/35
20/3 + 27/35 is 781/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
20/3 = 20 × 35/3 × 35 = 700/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
27/35 = 27 × 3/35 × 3 = 81/105 - Add the two like fractions:
700/105 + 81/105 = 700 + 81/105 = 781/105 - So, 20/3 + 27/35 = 781/105
In mixed form: 746/105
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