Add 75/20 and 35/6
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 5 5/6
75/20 + 35/6 is 115/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
35/6 = 35 × 10/6 × 10 = 350/60 - Add the two like fractions:
225/60 + 350/60 = 225 + 350/60 = 575/60 - 575/60 simplified gives 115/12
- So, 75/20 + 35/6 = 115/12
In mixed form: 97/12
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