Add 20/35 and 3/18
20/35 + 3/18 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
20/35 = 20 × 18/35 × 18 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
3/18 = 3 × 35/18 × 35 = 105/630 - Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 105/630 = 360 + 105/630 = 465/630 - 465/630 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 20/35 + 3/18 = 31/42
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