Add 20/3 and 80/35
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 2 10/35
20/3 + 80/35 is 188/21.
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,
80/35 = 80 × 3/35 × 3 = 240/105 - Add the two like fractions:
700/105 + 240/105 = 700 + 240/105 = 940/105 - 940/105 simplified gives 188/21
- So, 20/3 + 80/35 = 188/21
In mixed form: 820/21
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