Add 20/50 and 18/35
20/50 + 18/35 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
18/35 = 18 × 10/35 × 10 = 180/350 - Add the two like fractions:
140/350 + 180/350 = 140 + 180/350 = 320/350 - 320/350 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 20/50 + 18/35 = 32/35
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