Add 6/35 and 25/20
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 5/20
6/35 + 25/20 is 199/140.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Add the two like fractions:
24/140 + 175/140 = 24 + 175/140 = 199/140 - So, 6/35 + 25/20 = 199/140
In mixed form: 159/140
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