Add 20/2 and 7/70
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 7/70
20/2 + 7/70 is 101/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
20/2 = 20 × 35/2 × 35 = 700/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
7/70 = 7 × 1/70 × 1 = 7/70 - Add the two like fractions:
700/70 + 7/70 = 700 + 7/70 = 707/70 - 707/70 simplified gives 101/10
- So, 20/2 + 7/70 = 101/10
In mixed form: 101/10
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