Add 2/20 and 63/70
2/20 + 63/70 is 1/1.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
63/70 = 63 × 2/70 × 2 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 126/140 = 14 + 126/140 = 140/140 - 140/140 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 2/20 + 63/70 = 1/1
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