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Add 20/2 and 1/70

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 1/70

20/2 + 1/70 is 701/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    20/2 = 20 × 35/2 × 35 = 700/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    1/70 = 1 × 1/70 × 1 = 1/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/70 + 1/70 = 700 + 1/70 = 701/70
  5. So, 20/2 + 1/70 = 701/70
    In mixed form: 101/70

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