Add 20/35 and 18/6, Solve 20/35 + 3 0/6 as a fraction

Add 20/35 and 18/6

1^st number: 20/35, 2^nd number: 3 0/6

20/35 + 18/6 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
18/6 = 18 × 35/6 × 35 = 630/210
Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 630/210 = 120 + 630/210 = 750/210
750/210 simplified gives 25/7
So, 20/35 + 18/6 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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