Add 2/70 and 35/20
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 15/20
2/70 + 35/20 is 249/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140 - Add the two like fractions:
4/140 + 245/140 = 4 + 245/140 = 249/140 - So, 2/70 + 35/20 = 249/140
In mixed form: 1109/140
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