Add 35/21 and 8/20
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 8/20
35/21 + 8/20 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
35/21 = 35 × 20/21 × 20 = 700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
8/20 = 8 × 21/20 × 21 = 168/420 - Add the two like fractions:
700/420 + 168/420 = 700 + 168/420 = 868/420 - 868/420 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 35/21 + 8/20 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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