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Add 20/10 and 6/35

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 6/35

20/10 + 6/35 is 76/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    20/10 = 20 × 7/10 × 7 = 140/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/70 + 12/70 = 140 + 12/70 = 152/70
  5. 152/70 simplified gives 76/35
  6. So, 20/10 + 6/35 = 76/35
    In mixed form: 26/35

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