Add 8/35 and 10/20
8/35 + 10/20 is 51/70.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
32/140 + 70/140 = 32 + 70/140 = 102/140 - 102/140 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 8/35 + 10/20 = 51/70
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