Add 5/35 and 4/20
5/35 + 4/20 is 12/35.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 28/140 = 20 + 28/140 = 48/140 - 48/140 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 5/35 + 4/20 = 12/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/35+4/20 5/35+8/20 5/70+4/20 5/35+4/40 15/35+4/20 5/35+12/20 5/35+4/60 25/35+4/20 5/35+28/20