Add 20/35 and 6/45
20/35 + 6/45 is 74/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 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 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Add the two like fractions:
180/315 + 42/315 = 180 + 42/315 = 222/315 - 222/315 simplified gives 74/105
- So, 20/35 + 6/45 = 74/105
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