Add 1/4 and 7/70
1/4 + 7/70 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 14/140 = 35 + 14/140 = 49/140 - 49/140 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 1/4 + 7/70 = 7/20
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