Add 20/35 and 28/63
20/35 + 28/63 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315 - Add the two like fractions:
180/315 + 140/315 = 180 + 140/315 = 320/315 - 320/315 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 20/35 + 28/63 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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