Add 16/35 and 2/20
16/35 + 2/20 is 39/70.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
64/140 + 14/140 = 64 + 14/140 = 78/140 - 78/140 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 16/35 + 2/20 = 39/70
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