Add 20/56 and 27/35
20/56 + 27/35 is 79/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Add the two like fractions:
100/280 + 216/280 = 100 + 216/280 = 316/280 - 316/280 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 20/56 + 27/35 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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