Add 20/35 and 40/6
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 6 4/6
20/35 + 40/6 is 152/21.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 1400/210 = 120 + 1400/210 = 1520/210 - 1520/210 simplified gives 152/21
- So, 20/35 + 40/6 = 152/21
In mixed form: 75/21
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