Add 35/20 and 14/15
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 14/15
35/20 + 14/15 is 161/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Add the two like fractions:
105/60 + 56/60 = 105 + 56/60 = 161/60 - So, 35/20 + 14/15 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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