Add 2/3 and 20/35
2/3 + 20/35 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
2/3 = 2 × 35/3 × 35 = 70/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105 - Add the two like fractions:
70/105 + 60/105 = 70 + 60/105 = 130/105 - 130/105 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 2/3 + 20/35 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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