Add 35/20 and 21/18
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1 3/18
35/20 + 21/18 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
21/18 = 21 × 10/18 × 10 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 210/180 = 315 + 210/180 = 525/180 - 525/180 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 35/20 + 21/18 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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