Add 35/6 and 2/20
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 2/20
35/6 + 2/20 is 89/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
35/6 = 35 × 10/6 × 10 = 350/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
350/60 + 6/60 = 350 + 6/60 = 356/60 - 356/60 simplified gives 89/15
- So, 35/6 + 2/20 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15
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