Add 6/20 and 96/35
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 2 26/35
6/20 + 96/35 is 213/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
96/35 = 96 × 4/35 × 4 = 384/140 - Add the two like fractions:
42/140 + 384/140 = 42 + 384/140 = 426/140 - 426/140 simplified gives 213/70
- So, 6/20 + 96/35 = 213/70
In mixed form: 33/70
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