Add 20/6 and 12/35
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 12/35
20/6 + 12/35 is 386/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Add the two like fractions:
700/210 + 72/210 = 700 + 72/210 = 772/210 - 772/210 simplified gives 386/105
- So, 20/6 + 12/35 = 386/105
In mixed form: 371/105
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