Add 63/35 and 2/20, Solve 1 28/35 + 2/20 as a fraction

Add 63/35 and 2/20

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 2/20

63/35 + 2/20 is 19/10.

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,
63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140
Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 14/140 = 252 + 14/140 = 266/140
266/140 simplified gives 19/10
So, 63/35 + 2/20 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10

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