Add 18/35 and 15/20
18/35 + 15/20 is 177/140.
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,
18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
72/140 + 105/140 = 72 + 105/140 = 177/140 - So, 18/35 + 15/20 = 177/140
In mixed form: 137/140
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