Add 20/35 and 6/24
20/35 + 6/24 is 23/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840 - Add the two like fractions:
480/840 + 210/840 = 480 + 210/840 = 690/840 - 690/840 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 20/35 + 6/24 = 23/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 40/35+6/24 20/35+12/24 20/70+6/24 20/35+6/48 60/35+6/24 20/35+18/24 20/35+6/72 20/35+30/24 20/35+42/24