Add 5/3 and 20/35, Solve 1 2/3 + 20/35 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 20/35

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

5/3 + 20/35 is 47/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
5/3 = 5 × 35/3 × 35 = 175/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105
Add the two like fractions:
175/105 + 60/105 = 175 + 60/105 = 235/105
235/105 simplified gives 47/21
So, 5/3 + 20/35 = 47/21
In mixed form: 25/21

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