Add 4/20 and 3/70
4/20 + 3/70 is 17/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 6/140 = 28 + 6/140 = 34/140 - 34/140 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 4/20 + 3/70 = 17/70
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