Add 20/8 and 5/70
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 5/70
20/8 + 5/70 is 18/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
20/8 = 20 × 35/8 × 35 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
700/280 + 20/280 = 700 + 20/280 = 720/280 - 720/280 simplified gives 18/7
- So, 20/8 + 5/70 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7
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