Add 35/4 and 10/20
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 10/20
35/4 + 10/20 is 37/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
35/4 = 35 × 5/4 × 5 = 175/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
10/20 = 10 × 1/20 × 1 = 10/20 - Add the two like fractions:
175/20 + 10/20 = 175 + 10/20 = 185/20 - 185/20 simplified gives 37/4
- So, 35/4 + 10/20 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4
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