Add 3/2 and 20/35
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 20/35
3/2 + 20/35 is 29/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
3/2 = 3 × 35/2 × 35 = 105/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
105/70 + 40/70 = 105 + 40/70 = 145/70 - 145/70 simplified gives 29/14
- So, 3/2 + 20/35 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14
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