Add 6/70 and 20/4
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 5 0/4
6/70 + 20/4 is 178/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
20/4 = 20 × 35/4 × 35 = 700/140 - Add the two like fractions:
12/140 + 700/140 = 12 + 700/140 = 712/140 - 712/140 simplified gives 178/35
- So, 6/70 + 20/4 = 178/35
In mixed form: 53/35
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