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Add 35/40 and 20/84

35/40 + 20/84 is 187/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 84 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    35/40 = 35 × 21/40 × 21 = 735/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
    20/84 = 20 × 10/84 × 10 = 200/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/840 + 200/840 = 735 + 200/840 = 935/840
  5. 935/840 simplified gives 187/168
  6. So, 35/40 + 20/84 = 187/168
    In mixed form: 119/168

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