Add 20/70 and 4/5
20/70 + 4/5 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
20/70 = 20 × 1/70 × 1 = 20/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
4/5 = 4 × 14/5 × 14 = 56/70 - Add the two like fractions:
20/70 + 56/70 = 20 + 56/70 = 76/70 - 76/70 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 20/70 + 4/5 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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