Add 10/20 and 10/35
10/20 + 10/35 is 11/14.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 40/140 = 70 + 40/140 = 110/140 - 110/140 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 10/20 + 10/35 = 11/14
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