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Add 20/24 and 25/70

20/24 + 25/70 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    25/70 = 25 × 12/70 × 12 = 300/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/840 + 300/840 = 700 + 300/840 = 1000/840
  5. 1000/840 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 20/24 + 25/70 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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