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Add 35/81 and 63/20

1st number: 35/81, 2nd number: 3 3/20

35/81 + 63/20 is 5803/1620.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    35/81 = 35 × 20/81 × 20 = 700/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
    63/20 = 63 × 81/20 × 81 = 5103/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1620 + 5103/1620 = 700 + 5103/1620 = 5803/1620
  5. So, 35/81 + 63/20 = 5803/1620
    In mixed form: 3943/1620

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