Add 10/20 and 4/35
10/20 + 4/35 is 43/70.
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,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 16/140 = 70 + 16/140 = 86/140 - 86/140 simplified gives 43/70
- So, 10/20 + 4/35 = 43/70
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