Add 35/18 and 2/20
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2/20
35/18 + 2/20 is 92/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 18/180 = 350 + 18/180 = 368/180 - 368/180 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 35/18 + 2/20 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/18+2/20 35/18+4/20 35/36+2/20 35/18+2/40 35/18+6/20 35/54+2/20 35/18+2/60 35/18+10/20 35/90+2/20 35/18+14/20