Add 4/35 and 14/20
4/35 + 14/20 is 57/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 98/140 = 16 + 98/140 = 114/140 - 114/140 simplified gives 57/70
- So, 4/35 + 14/20 = 57/70
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