Add 9/35 and 20/7
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 2 6/7
9/35 + 20/7 is 109/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
20/7 = 20 × 5/7 × 5 = 100/35 - Add the two like fractions:
9/35 + 100/35 = 9 + 100/35 = 109/35 - So, 9/35 + 20/7 = 109/35
In mixed form: 34/35
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