Add 8/10 and 20/35
8/10 + 20/35 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
8/10 = 8 × 7/10 × 7 = 56/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
56/70 + 40/70 = 56 + 40/70 = 96/70 - 96/70 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 8/10 + 20/35 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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