Add 20/63 and 8/35
20/63 + 8/35 is 172/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
20/63 = 20 × 5/63 × 5 = 100/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315 - Add the two like fractions:
100/315 + 72/315 = 100 + 72/315 = 172/315 - So, 20/63 + 8/35 = 172/315
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