Add 20/25 and 2/70
20/25 + 2/70 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 10/350 = 280 + 10/350 = 290/350 - 290/350 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 20/25 + 2/70 = 29/35
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