Add 36/20 and 16/35
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 16/35
36/20 + 16/35 is 79/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 64/140 = 252 + 64/140 = 316/140 - 316/140 simplified gives 79/35
- So, 36/20 + 16/35 = 79/35
In mixed form: 29/35
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