Add 81/35 and 15/20
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 15/20
81/35 + 15/20 is 429/140.
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,
81/35 = 81 × 4/35 × 4 = 324/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
324/140 + 105/140 = 324 + 105/140 = 429/140 - So, 81/35 + 15/20 = 429/140
In mixed form: 39/140
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