Add 20/36 and 1/35
20/36 + 1/35 is 184/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
20/36 = 20 × 35/36 × 35 = 700/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
1/35 = 1 × 36/35 × 36 = 36/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1260 + 36/1260 = 700 + 36/1260 = 736/1260 - 736/1260 simplified gives 184/315
- So, 20/36 + 1/35 = 184/315
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