Add 20/35 and 24/36
20/35 + 24/36 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
20/35 = 20 × 36/35 × 36 = 720/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
24/36 = 24 × 35/36 × 35 = 840/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1260 + 840/1260 = 720 + 840/1260 = 1560/1260 - 1560/1260 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 20/35 + 24/36 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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