Add 12/20 and 20/70
12/20 + 20/70 is 31/35.
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,
12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
20/70 = 20 × 2/70 × 2 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
84/140 + 40/140 = 84 + 40/140 = 124/140 - 124/140 simplified gives 31/35
- So, 12/20 + 20/70 = 31/35
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