Add 49/35 and 10/20
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 10/20
49/35 + 10/20 is 19/10.
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,
49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 70/140 = 196 + 70/140 = 266/140 - 266/140 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 49/35 + 10/20 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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