Add 20/18 and 1/35
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 1/35
20/18 + 1/35 is 359/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
20/18 = 20 × 35/18 × 35 = 700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
1/35 = 1 × 18/35 × 18 = 18/630 - Add the two like fractions:
700/630 + 18/630 = 700 + 18/630 = 718/630 - 718/630 simplified gives 359/315
- So, 20/18 + 1/35 = 359/315
In mixed form: 144/315
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