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Add 1/14 and 70/20

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 3 10/20

1/14 + 70/20 is 25/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    1/14 = 1 × 10/14 × 10 = 10/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/140 + 490/140 = 10 + 490/140 = 500/140
  5. 500/140 simplified gives 25/7
  6. So, 1/14 + 70/20 = 25/7
    In mixed form: 34/7

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