Add 20/12 and 4/70
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 4/70
20/12 + 4/70 is 181/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
20/12 = 20 × 35/12 × 35 = 700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
4/70 = 4 × 6/70 × 6 = 24/420 - Add the two like fractions:
700/420 + 24/420 = 700 + 24/420 = 724/420 - 724/420 simplified gives 181/105
- So, 20/12 + 4/70 = 181/105
In mixed form: 176/105
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