Add 10/20 and 7/70
10/20 + 7/70 is 3/5.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 14/140 = 70 + 14/140 = 84/140 - 84/140 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 10/20 + 7/70 = 3/5
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