Add 45/35 and 35/20
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 1 15/20
45/35 + 35/20 is 85/28.
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,
45/35 = 45 × 4/35 × 4 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140 - Add the two like fractions:
180/140 + 245/140 = 180 + 245/140 = 425/140 - 425/140 simplified gives 85/28
- So, 45/35 + 35/20 = 85/28
In mixed form: 31/28
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