Add 2/70 and 36/20
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 16/20
2/70 + 36/20 is 64/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Add the two like fractions:
4/140 + 252/140 = 4 + 252/140 = 256/140 - 256/140 simplified gives 64/35
- So, 2/70 + 36/20 = 64/35
In mixed form: 129/35
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