Add 20/35 and 35/6, Solve 20/35 + 5 5/6 as a fraction

Add 20/35 and 35/6

1^st number: 20/35, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

20/35 + 35/6 is 269/42.

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,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 1225/210 = 120 + 1225/210 = 1345/210
1345/210 simplified gives 269/42
So, 20/35 + 35/6 = 269/42
In mixed form: 617/42

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