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Add 4/5 and 3/70

4/5 + 3/70 is 59/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    4/5 = 4 × 14/5 × 14 = 56/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    3/70 = 3 × 1/70 × 1 = 3/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/70 + 3/70 = 56 + 3/70 = 59/70
  5. So, 4/5 + 3/70 = 59/70

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