Add 20/3 and 5/35
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 5/35
20/3 + 5/35 is 143/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
20/3 = 20 × 35/3 × 35 = 700/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
5/35 = 5 × 3/35 × 3 = 15/105 - Add the two like fractions:
700/105 + 15/105 = 700 + 15/105 = 715/105 - 715/105 simplified gives 143/21
- So, 20/3 + 5/35 = 143/21
In mixed form: 617/21
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