Add 56/35 and 16/20
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 16/20
56/35 + 16/20 is 12/5.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
224/140 + 112/140 = 224 + 112/140 = 336/140 - 336/140 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 56/35 + 16/20 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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