Add 14/35 and 18/20
14/35 + 18/20 is 13/10.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
56/140 + 126/140 = 56 + 126/140 = 182/140 - 182/140 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 14/35 + 18/20 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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