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Add 20/2 and 40/35

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/35

20/2 + 40/35 is 78/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    20/2 = 20 × 35/2 × 35 = 700/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    40/35 = 40 × 2/35 × 2 = 80/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/70 + 80/70 = 700 + 80/70 = 780/70
  5. 780/70 simplified gives 78/7
  6. So, 20/2 + 40/35 = 78/7
    In mixed form: 111/7

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