Add 10/20 and 3/70
10/20 + 3/70 is 19/35.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 6/140 = 70 + 6/140 = 76/140 - 76/140 simplified gives 19/35
- So, 10/20 + 3/70 = 19/35
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