Add 35/20 and 20/3
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 6 2/3
35/20 + 20/3 is 101/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 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 3 × 20 = 60,
20/3 = 20 × 20/3 × 20 = 400/60 - Add the two like fractions:
105/60 + 400/60 = 105 + 400/60 = 505/60 - 505/60 simplified gives 101/12
- So, 35/20 + 20/3 = 101/12
In mixed form: 85/12
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