Add 35/49 and 18/20
35/49 + 18/20 is 113/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
35/49 = 35 × 20/49 × 20 = 700/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
18/20 = 18 × 49/20 × 49 = 882/980 - Add the two like fractions:
700/980 + 882/980 = 700 + 882/980 = 1582/980 - 1582/980 simplified gives 113/70
- So, 35/49 + 18/20 = 113/70
In mixed form: 143/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/49+18/20 35/49+36/20 35/98+18/20 35/49+18/40 35/49+54/20 35/49+18/60 35/49+90/20