Add 4/20 and 2/35
4/20 + 2/35 is 9/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 8/140 = 28 + 8/140 = 36/140 - 36/140 simplified gives 9/35
- So, 4/20 + 2/35 = 9/35
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