Add 16/20 and 24/35
16/20 + 24/35 is 52/35.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 96/140 = 112 + 96/140 = 208/140 - 208/140 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 16/20 + 24/35 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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