Add 35/12 and 9/20, Solve 2 11/12 + 9/20 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 9/20

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 9/20

35/12 + 9/20 is 101/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60
Add the two like fractions:
175/60 + 27/60 = 175 + 27/60 = 202/60
202/60 simplified gives 101/30
So, 35/12 + 9/20 = 101/30
In mixed form: 311/30

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