Add 20/21 and 8/35
20/21 + 8/35 is 124/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
20/21 = 20 × 5/21 × 5 = 100/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105 - Add the two like fractions:
100/105 + 24/105 = 100 + 24/105 = 124/105 - So, 20/21 + 8/35 = 124/105
In mixed form: 119/105
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