Add 20/35 and 25/42
20/35 + 25/42 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 125/210 = 120 + 125/210 = 245/210 - 245/210 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 20/35 + 25/42 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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