Add 20/25 and 24/70
20/25 + 24/70 is 8/7.
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,
24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 120/350 = 280 + 120/350 = 400/350 - 400/350 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 20/25 + 24/70 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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