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Add 35/20 and 18/9

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 2 0/9

35/20 + 18/9 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    18/9 = 18 × 20/9 × 20 = 360/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/180 + 360/180 = 315 + 360/180 = 675/180
  5. 675/180 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 35/20 + 18/9 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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