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Add 35/20 and 30/8

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 3 6/8

35/20 + 30/8 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    35/20 = 35 × 2/20 × 2 = 70/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    30/8 = 30 × 5/8 × 5 = 150/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/40 + 150/40 = 70 + 150/40 = 220/40
  5. 220/40 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 35/20 + 30/8 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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