Add 20/14 and 27/70
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 27/70
20/14 + 27/70 is 127/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70 - Add the two like fractions:
100/70 + 27/70 = 100 + 27/70 = 127/70 - So, 20/14 + 27/70 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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