Add 10/20 and 12/70
10/20 + 12/70 is 47/70.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 24/140 = 70 + 24/140 = 94/140 - 94/140 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 10/20 + 12/70 = 47/70
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