Add 20/35 and 3/6
20/35 + 3/6 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 105/210 = 120 + 105/210 = 225/210 - 225/210 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 20/35 + 3/6 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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