Add 20/36 and 14/35
20/36 + 14/35 is 43/45.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 36/35 × 36 = 504/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1260 + 504/1260 = 700 + 504/1260 = 1204/1260 - 1204/1260 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 20/36 + 14/35 = 43/45
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