Add 20/35 and 7/6
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 1 1/6
20/35 + 7/6 is 73/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 245/210 = 120 + 245/210 = 365/210 - 365/210 simplified gives 73/42
- So, 20/35 + 7/6 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42
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