Add 20/2 and 20/35
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 20/35
20/2 + 20/35 is 74/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
20/2 = 20 × 35/2 × 35 = 700/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
700/70 + 40/70 = 700 + 40/70 = 740/70 - 740/70 simplified gives 74/7
- So, 20/2 + 20/35 = 74/7
In mixed form: 104/7
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