Add 20/6 and 21/35
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 21/35
20/6 + 21/35 is 59/15.
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,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
700/210 + 126/210 = 700 + 126/210 = 826/210 - 826/210 simplified gives 59/15
- So, 20/6 + 21/35 = 59/15
In mixed form: 314/15
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