Add 3/20 and 21/35
3/20 + 21/35 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140 - Add the two like fractions:
21/140 + 84/140 = 21 + 84/140 = 105/140 - 105/140 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 3/20 + 21/35 = 3/4
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