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Add 20/35 and 18/20

20/35 + 18/20 is 103/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/140 + 126/140 = 80 + 126/140 = 206/140
  5. 206/140 simplified gives 103/70
  6. So, 20/35 + 18/20 = 103/70
    In mixed form: 133/70

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