Add 1/35 and 18/20
1/35 + 18/20 is 13/14.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
4/140 + 126/140 = 4 + 126/140 = 130/140 - 130/140 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 1/35 + 18/20 = 13/14
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