Add 20/30 and 18/35
20/30 + 18/35 is 124/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 108/210 = 140 + 108/210 = 248/210 - 248/210 simplified gives 124/105
- So, 20/30 + 18/35 = 124/105
In mixed form: 119/105
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