Add 6/35 and 3/20
6/35 + 3/20 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Add the two like fractions:
24/140 + 21/140 = 24 + 21/140 = 45/140 - 45/140 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 6/35 + 3/20 = 9/28
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