Add 20/5 and 4/35
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 4/35
20/5 + 4/35 is 144/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
20/5 = 20 × 7/5 × 7 = 140/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
4/35 = 4 × 1/35 × 1 = 4/35 - Add the two like fractions:
140/35 + 4/35 = 140 + 4/35 = 144/35 - So, 20/5 + 4/35 = 144/35
In mixed form: 44/35
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