Add 60/35 and 30/20
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 1 10/20
60/35 + 30/20 is 45/14.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 4/35 × 4 = 240/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
30/20 = 30 × 7/20 × 7 = 210/140 - Add the two like fractions:
240/140 + 210/140 = 240 + 210/140 = 450/140 - 450/140 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 60/35 + 30/20 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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