Add 18/35 and 20/28
18/35 + 20/28 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
72/140 + 100/140 = 72 + 100/140 = 172/140 - 172/140 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 18/35 + 20/28 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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