Add 20/35 and 24/48
20/35 + 24/48 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
20/35 = 20 × 48/35 × 48 = 960/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
24/48 = 24 × 35/48 × 35 = 840/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1680 + 840/1680 = 960 + 840/1680 = 1800/1680 - 1800/1680 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 20/35 + 24/48 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 40/35+24/48 20/70+24/48 20/35+24/96 60/35+24/48 20/35+72/48