Add 14/20 and 12/70
14/20 + 12/70 is 61/70.
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,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 24/140 = 98 + 24/140 = 122/140 - 122/140 simplified gives 61/70
- So, 14/20 + 12/70 = 61/70
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