Add 1/20 and 24/70
1/20 + 24/70 is 11/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Add the two like fractions:
7/140 + 48/140 = 7 + 48/140 = 55/140 - 55/140 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 1/20 + 24/70 = 11/28
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