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Add 20/30 and 28/35

20/30 + 28/35 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/210 + 168/210 = 140 + 168/210 = 308/210
  5. 308/210 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 20/30 + 28/35 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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