Add 3/35 and 30/20
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 10/20
3/35 + 30/20 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
30/20 = 30 × 7/20 × 7 = 210/140 - Add the two like fractions:
12/140 + 210/140 = 12 + 210/140 = 222/140 - 222/140 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 3/35 + 30/20 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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